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More than 28 companies pledge to drive hydrogen growth
November 18, 2021
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has published the pledges of 28 companies committed to driving growth in the demand for, and supply of, hydrogen. Source
How blue bonds promise to boost Latin America’s economy
November 18, 2021
Announced during the UN climate summit in Glasgow, the recent issuance of Latin America’s first blue bond could be a major milestone. The region stands to benefit from this nascent financial mechanism aimed at protecting water sources and creating opportunities for populations living near them. The fixed-rate bond issued by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) […]
Green hydrogen beats blue on emissions and financial cost, Australian study finds
November 18, 2021
Hydrogen produced by fossil fuels is more expensive, will release more greenhouse gas emissions and comes with a greater risk of creating stranded assets, according to new research from the Australian National University. In the paper, published in the peer-reviewed engineering journal Applied Energy, researchers compared the emissions and financial cost of producing hydrogen using […]
COP26: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama announce new protections for “Ocean Highway”
November 11, 2021
Drawing attention to the critical yet overlooked role oceans play in keeping the planet cool—in addition to safeguarding species and supporting food security—the leaders of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama launched a new marine protected area to be called the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR), National Geographic reported. Source
Brazil detailed its 2050 net-zero plan at COP26
November 11, 2021
Brazil has unveiled a more ambitious net-zero target and signed a U.K.-led pledge on ending deforestation in a stark turnaround for the administration of climate-skeptic President Jair Bolsonaro, Bloomberg reported. Source
MPC Energy buys 15.8-MWp solar plant in Mexico
November 11, 2021
MPC Energy Solutions NV announced on Tuesday that it has established a presence in the Mexican renewables market with an arranged acquisition of Los Santos Solar I, a 15.8-MWp operational solar photovoltaic plant located in the northern state of Chihuahua. Source
British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation issues a request for qualifications for a renewable energy microgrid
November 11, 2021
On November 8, 2021, the BVIEC issued an RFQ for qualified companies to express their interest in providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a microgrid in Paraquita Bay, which will include solar PV, battery storage, power management systems and a substation. Source
Kenesjay signs MoU with Dominica at COP26
November 11, 2021
Local green energy company, Kenesjay Green Ltd (KGL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) to explore the development of green project opportunities in Dominica, especially those that would leverage the island’s geothermal resources. The companies announced the MoU last week during the Glasgow Climate Change […]
President of Argentina announces $8.4bn MoU with Australia’s Fortescue for production of green hydrogen
November 5, 2021
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has signed a US$8.4bn MOU with Australian company Fortescue to build a hydrogen plant in the province of Río Negro. The project is projected to generate 15,000 jobs, according to official sources. Source (in Spanish)