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Dominica secures US$38.9 million loan for new transmission system
October 24, 2024
Dominica has secured a US$38.9 million loan to build a new transmission system, a key step towards advancing resilience and sustainability. Source: WriteUps24
Chile’s national green hydrogen strategy could unlock 70x current electricity capacity
October 24, 2024
Chile’s renewable energy potential could supply 70 times its current electricity capacity and produce up to 160 million tons of clean hydrogen annually by 2050, according to the country’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Source: Reuters
Cuba faces fourth major blackout in 48 hours amid severe infrastructure crisis
October 24, 2024
Cuba’s electrical grid suffered its fourth collapse in 48 hours, leaving millions without power amid ongoing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The outages, following weeks of rolling blackouts, triggered small protests across the island. The crisis began when Cuba’s largest power plant shut down, and efforts to restore power have been hampered by a […]
Dominica partners with Kenesjay Green Ltd. for green ammonia pre-feasibility study
October 24, 2024
The Government of Dominica has partnered with Kenesjay Green Ltd. (KGL) to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the production of green ammonia from geothermal energy. This study will evaluate the technical, regulatory, and environmental aspects of establishing a production facility while also analyzing market opportunities, particularly in Trinidad and Tobago. Source: Dominica News Online
Chec, Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes partner to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley
October 24, 2024
The Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (Chec), Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes have partnered to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley near Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Led by Julián López Palacio, the project aims to harness underground heat for electricity generation, enhancing the country’s energy grid. If current drilling succeeds, the project could generate up to […]
DOE finalizes US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project
October 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized an US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project, Project Marahu. The initiative will include two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery systems, providing 200 MW of solar capacity and 285 MW of battery storage. Source: Canary Media
Colombia unveils a US$40 billion financing plan to transition to a low-carbon economy
October 10, 2024
Colombia has unveiled a US$40 billion financing plan aimed at reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and promoting a low-carbon economy. This initiative includes projects focused on sustainable tourism, low-carbon industries, and the electrification of transportation, marking a significant step toward decarbonization. Source: Energy News
Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) collaborate on green hydrogen facility to produce low-carbon steel products in Brazil
October 10, 2024
Brazil’s Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) are collaborating to establish a green hydrogen production facility aimed at creating low-carbon steel products. The initiative will develop a “Mega Hub” industrial complex for international steel manufacturers to source and produce hot-briquetted iron (HBI). Source: MSN
Brazil invests US$1.09 billion in clean hydrogen hubs
October 10, 2024
Brazil is investing approximately US$1.09 billion to establish clean hydrogen hubs aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) involving 15 industrialized nations. Source: Fuel Cells Works