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Echoenergia Participacoes SA starts construction on seven solar parks in the state of Bahia
June 8, 2023
Brazilian renewable energy firm, Echoenergia Participacoes SA, has begun constructing its 351.1 MW solar PV complex in Bahia. The project includes seven solar parks. Source: Renewables Now
Eneva launches 692.4 MW solar PV project in Brazil
June 8, 2023
Eneva, the Brazilian natural gas and power company, has started full operation at the 692.4 MW Futurta 1 solar photovoltaic project in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission signs concessions for 148 MW of solar farms
June 8, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission has signed definitive concessions for the construction of 148 MW of solar farms on the island. Source: Renewables Now
Bahia government launches 180 MW wind complex
June 8, 2023
The government of Bahia launched the 180-MW Tanque Novo wind complex. The total investment for the construction of the complex was US$229.84 million. Source: Renewables Now
Rio Grande do Sul State and EN.IT sign MoU focused on sustainable project development and green hydrogen production
June 8, 2023
Rio Grande do Sul, the Brazilian state, and EN.IT have signed an MoU focused on sustainable project development. As part of the agreement, EN.IT will install a new wind farm that will power green hydrogen and ammonia production. Source: Renewables Now
Solek Holding raises US$379 million to fund its solar PV portfolio in Chile
June 8, 2023
Solek Holding raised around US$178 million from a 20 year bond issuance, and around US$200 million from other forms of borrowing to finance its solar PV portfolio in Chile. Currently, the company has around 284 MW of utility scale and distributed generation solar in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Brasil Energia SA sells off its last coal-fired plant in Brazil
June 8, 2023
Engie Brasil Energia SA sells its 345 MW coal-fired plant for US$89 million. This was the last of its coal fired plants in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Appian and Detronic Energia team up to build 62.4 MWp of solar plants in Minas Gerais
June 8, 2023
Appian Capital Advisory LLP and Detronic Energia have formed a joint venture to develop 62.4 MWp of solar plants in Mins Gerais. The portfolio already has 20 ready-to-build projects. Source: Renewables Now
EIB loans US$215.2 million to Sicredi to implement solar energy in residential homes, small businesses, and rural areas
June 8, 2023
The European Investment Bank provided Sicredi, a Brazilian cooperative financial institution, with a loan for US$215.2 million for the implementation of solar energy in homes, small-medium sized businesses, and rural areas. Source: Renewables Now