Latin American Renewables - New Energy Events

Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]
Dominican Republic makes more strides on solar energy with new concessions and renewable targets
March 28, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s government awarded definitive concessions for two solar projects totaling 67 MWn. Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) secured one concession for the 48.29 MWn Girasol II park in Yaguate, San Cristóbal province, while Jambolan Solar FV obtained the other concession for the 18.4 MWn Jambolan plant in Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo […]
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
Spain’s Cox Energy awarded 38.41 MW of solar generation in Guatemala
August 17, 2023
Guatemala awards Cox Energy 38.41 MW of solar generation in a reverse power auction. The company will invest around US$32 million into the project and expects it to be in full operation by 2028. Source: Renewables Now
EDP plans to invest US$2.7 billion into installing 4 GWp of DG solar projects worldwide, including in Brazil
August 17, 2023
EDP is planning to invest US$2.7 billion in the next few years to install 4 GWp of DG solar projects in Europe, the Asia Pacific, North America, and Brazil. The company currently has 1.6 GWp of installed DG solar projects across those locations. Source: Renewables Now
Statkraft receives approval for a 227.5 MW solar project in Brazil
May 11, 2023
Norweigan energy company, Statkraft received approval from ANEEL to develop a 227.5 MW solar park project in the State of Bahia. Source: Renewables Now
Ecopetrol, Baker Hughes, and Grupo EPM’s Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEC) partner to study the feasibility of a geothermal energy project in Colombia
March 17, 2023
Ecopetrol, Baker Hughes, and Grupo EPM’s Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEC) signed an MoU to study the potential for a geothermal plant in Nereidas Valley, located in the department of Caldas, Colombia. Source: Portafolio
Stuart Young, Trinidad & Tobago’s Minister of Energy, proposes a Caribbean energy alliance with Guyana and Suriname
February 1, 2023
The Minister of Energy in Trinidad and Tobago, Stuart Young, proposed a Caribbean energy alliance with Guyana and Suriname as a means to ensure the region’s energy security. Source: Reuters
Bolivia partners with China’s CBC consortium to develop its lithium reserves
February 1, 2023
Bolivia partnered with the CBC consortium, including Chinese battery giant, CATL, to develop its large reserves of lithium. The partnership gives CBC the rights to develop two lithium plants in Bolivia. Source: Reuters