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ContourGlobal Plc sells its Brazilian hydropower enterprise for US$327 million
July 13, 2022
ContourGlobal Plc, the UK energy producer, sold its hydropower enterprise in Brazil for US$327 million. Patria Investments will take over. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s Energy Commision granted a concession to renewables sponsor Energia Renovable BAS SRL for the construction of a solar park
July 13, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Energy Commission (CNE) agreed to grant a definitive concession to renewables sponsor Energia Renovable BAS SRL to construct the 50-MW/73.2-MWp Washington Capital Solar Park 3. The concession is for 25 years, and the firm will invest US$80 million into the project. Source: Renewables Now
Neoenergia SA wins two lots in Brazil’s transmission projects auction
July 13, 2022
Neoenergia SA, the Brazilian utility company, bought two lots in the auction for transmission projects in Brazil that will facilitate the distribution of renewable energy across the country. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s CNE released list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply electricity until 2041
July 13, 2022
The Chilean Energy Commission CNE released the list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply 5,250 GWh of electricity per year until 2041. Source: Renewables Now
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and CAF renew partnership to advance infrastructure initiatives across LAC
July 13, 2022
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency renewed its partnership with CAF to advance sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The joint action plan will support clean energy, transportation, digital connectivity, climate, water, and environment-related infrastructure projects. Source: USTDA
Geothermal greenhouse project in Coz Coz, Chile, comes online
July 13, 2022
A geothermal greenhouse project promoted by CEGA has been completed in Coz Coz, in the district of Panguipulli, Chile, and will provide tomatoes all year round. The Innovation Fund for Competitiveness (FIC) financed the initiative. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
BNDES announces program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen
July 13, 2022
BNDES announced a new program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen. The maximum amount of funding is around US$17 million, and the bank plans to expand its financing lines to support larger-scale green hydrogen projects soon. Source: EPBR
Sol Ecolution and Blue Circle Energy signed an MoU to jointly promote community solar projects in Barbados
July 13, 2022
Sol Ecolution, the renewable energy and low-carbon unit of Caribbean group Sol Petroleum and the Barbados based firm, Blue Circle Energy, signed an MoU for the joint promotion of around 30 MW community solar projects in Barbados. Source: Sol Petroleum
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for mining operations in Chile
June 29, 2022
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for Chilean mining operations. The potential market for green hydrogen in mining trucks amounts to US$1.6 trillion and fuel demand could represent 30% of total demand, according to the 2050 national mining policy. Source: BN Americas