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OEnergy submits environmental impact statements for two BESS projects in Chile
January 4, 2024
OEnergy submitted environmental impact statements for two battery storage projects with a total capacity of 357 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Sudene loans US$20.4 million to solar power producer for the development of a 40 MW project in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil
January 4, 2024
Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) loaned solar power producer, Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis, US$20.4 million to support the development of a 40 MW solar power project in the northern region of Minas Gerais state. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona Energy connects its first renewable project in Peru
January 4, 2024
Acciona Energia connected 135.7 MW to Peru’s national grid from the San Juan de Marcona wind farm, the company’s first renewable project in the country. The company invested around US$180 million in the project. Source: Renewables Now
Mytilineos Energy & Metals launches the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in Chile
January 4, 2024
Greek industrial group subsidiary, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, invested over US$110 million to inaugurate the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in the Chilean region of Arica y Parinacota. The project is the largest foreign capital investment in Chile’s northernmost region in recent years. Source: Renewables Now
Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners explore green hydrogen production in Chile
January 4, 2024
A research project led by Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners is set to explore the potential production of green hydrogen from solar thermal power (CSP) in Chile, with aims to facilitate the development of large-scale production. Source: Renewables Now
Swiss cement company, Holcim, is set to launch first Latam H2 project in Mexico
December 21, 2023
Swiss cement company, Holcim will launch its first Latin American green hydrogen project in Mexico. The project is part of the company’s efforts to reach net-zero emission goals. They also plan to explore the possibility of another project elsewhere in the region. Source: BNAmericas
Chile receives 15 submissions for battery storage projects
December 21, 2023
Chile received 15 standalone battery storage projects that were submitted for environmental approval, the projects combined involve a total investment of US$1.93 billion. Source: BNAmericas
Statkraft seeks environmental approval for a 440 MW wind and solar power generation complex in Chile
December 21, 2023
Statkraft is seeking environmental approval to develop a 440 MW wind and solar power generation complex in Antofagasta, Chile. The investment for this project is expected to be around US$650 million. Source: Renewables Now
HIF Global signs MoU with Chile’s state-owned petrol company, Enap, to collaborate on the adoption of carbon-neutral e-fuels
December 21, 2023
HIF Global has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chile’s state-owned petroleum company Enap to collaborate on accelerating the adoption of carbon-neutral e-fuels in the country. Under the agreement, Enap would distribute between 22.5 and 37.5 million liters of e-gasoline annually from HIF’s upcoming Cabo Negro e-fuels facility. Source: Renewables Now