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Costa Rica adds battery storage to its power roadmap
July 19, 2023
Costa Rica’s state power company ICE has included battery storage in its power roadmap for the first time. The company said that it sees battery storage as a key technology for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Source: BNAmericas
Seven groups show interest in Nicaragua’s 15 MW solar PV plant tender
July 19, 2023
Seven groups are interested in bidding for a 15 MW solar photovoltaic plant tendered by Nicaraguan state water utility Enacal. The reference budget for the 18-month project is US$18.4 million and the bidding deadline is August 2. Source: BNAmericas
The Bahamas launches EOI to participate in the Bahamas Resilient Infrastructure Fund and the Renewable Energy Fund
July 19, 2023
With the support of the IDB, the Government of the Bahamas is inviting qualified firms and persons to express their interest in participating in the Bahamas Resilient Infrastructure Fund (BRIF) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). Source: Dev Business
Hy2gen to build 200 MW green ammonia plant in Mexico
July 19, 2023
Hy2gen, a German green hydrogen project developer, plans to build a 200 MW green ammonia plant in Mexico. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Chile starts operation at 398 MW solar plant
July 19, 2023
Enel Chile has started commercial operations at its 398 MW Guanchoi solar photovoltaic plant in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Corfo receives US$850 million in proposals to manufacture electrolyzers
July 19, 2023
Corfo, the Chilean state development agency, has received proposals from nine companies interested in manufacturing electrolyzers in Chile for the production of green hydrogen. The proposals total US$850 million and come from three Chilean companies and six foreign companies. Source: Diario Financiero
The EU plans to invest billions to boost energy transition in LAC
July 19, 2023
The European Union (EU) has announced investments of US$11.3 billion to boost the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
EIB signs US$899.3 million in loans to finance climate action projects
July 19, 2023
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to sign US$899.3 million in loans to finance climate action projects in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. The loans will be used to support a range of projects, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green hydrogen Source: Renewables Now
Panama approves a national green hydrogen strategy
July 19, 2023
Panama’s government has approved a national green hydrogen and derivatives strategy, with the aim of making the country a regional hub for the production and export of the fuel. Source: Renewables Now