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Brazil’s state of Piaui signs MoU with Shizen Energy to study the viability of an offshore wind project
November 9, 2023
The governor of Brazil’s state of Piaui signed an MoU with Shizen Energy to look into the viability of an offshore wind project that would cost around US$4.95 billion. Source: Renewables Now
The Brazilian state of Ceara awards preliminary license for Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP)
November 9, 2023
The superintendency of environment in the Brazilian state of Ceara awarded a preliminary license for the Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to aid in accelerated set up for companies within the complex. Source: Renewables Now
CDB to launch innovative project preparation fund
November 9, 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is launching a climate change project preparation fund to support its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in creating feasible proposals to obtain climate financing. Source: BN Americas
BNDES is set to loan São Paulo US$497 million for the purchase of electric buses
October 27, 2023
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved a loan for US$497 million to fund the purchase of between 1,000 and 1,300 new electric buses in São Paulo Source: Rio Times Online
Engie Energía Perú wins land rights for a 300 MW solar project in Peru
October 27, 2023
Peru granted the land rights for a 300 MW solar project in the Moquegua region to Engie Energía Perú. Source: BM Americas
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and IFC team up to invest in increasing energy grid resilience in Barbados
October 27, 2023
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the provision of up to $41 million in blended concessional financing to support IFC’s proposed investment in RenewStable Barbados, a 50 MW solar generation facility with green hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage that will provide clean and stable electricity to the Barbadian grid. Source: Pressroom IFC
Brazil’s Ceara signs MoU with GoVerde Energia for the production of solar energy and green ammonia
October 27, 2023
Brazil’s Ceara state government signed an MoU with GoVerde Energia to collaborate on the production of solar energy and green ammonia at the port of Pecem. The project has an expected investment of US$597.6 million. Source: Renewables Now
Argentine cement and energy group PCR SA connects three new wind farms totaling 198 MW
October 27, 2023
Argentine cement and energy group PCR SA connected three wind projects, the 112.5-MW San Luis Norte farm in the San Luis Province, the 49.5-MW Vivorata project, and the 36-MW Mataco III project, both in the Buenos Aires Province. Source: Renewables Now
Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurates BESS alongside its 68-MW solar farm in Chile
October 27, 2023
Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurated a battery energy storage system (BESS) located alongside its 68-MW Salvador solar farm in Chile. The project required an investment of US$75 million. Source: Renewables Now