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OECS and Invert sign MoU paving way for carbon reduction and removal projects in the Eastern Caribbean
September 14, 2023
The OECS and Invert Inc. signed an MoU which “establishes a framework for the collaborative ownership, development, financing, and implementation of groundbreaking carbon reduction and removal projects throughout the region.” Source: PRNewswire
Dominica’s government continues to support the country’s geothermal project
September 14, 2023
According to Dominica’s finance Minister, the government will continue to fund the ongoing development of the geothermal project in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
INEEL launches tender to contract geothermal well drilling services in Mexico
September 14, 2023
The National Institute of Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL) launched an International Public Tender, with the help of the IDB, which aims to contract geothermal well drilling services in various geothermal areas in Mexico. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Enel Green Power Chile receives permit to start operation at 144 MW wind farm
August 31, 2023
Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at the 144 MW Renaico II wind farm in La Araucania. Source: Renewables Now
Jamaica receives 42 expressions of interest in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power
August 31, 2023
The Jamaican Government received 42 submissions from companies interested in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power. Source: BN Americas
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana connects two solar projects in the Dominican Republic
August 31, 2023
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana receives approval to connect 50 MW and 30 MW solar projects to the national grid for testing in the Dominican Republic. Source: BN Americas
Brazil has six waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the works
August 31, 2023
Brazil is currently developing six waste-to-energy (WTE) projects under with a total capacity of 251 MW. Source: BN Americas
The Brazilian State of Goias inaugurates hybrid renewable energy plant
August 31, 2023
The Brazilian state of Goias inaugurated a solar and hydropower generation plant. The project required a total investment of US$5.3 million. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil plans to increase investments in the research and development of low-carbon hydrogen
August 31, 2023
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy announced they will raise investments in the research and development of low-carbon hydrogen to around US$41.1 million per year in 2025. Source: Renewables Now