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Panama launches EOI to develop national strategy for green hydrogen and its derivatives
August 17, 2023
The Government of Panama launched a request for expressions of interest to help develop Panama’s national strategy for green hydrogen and derivatives implementation by assessing the strategic options and viability for the country to become a green hydrogen hub. Source: World Bank
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
Enel Colombia begins construction of 29.87 MW solar farm in Panama
February 15, 2023
Enel Colombia has started construction on a 29.87 solar farm in Panama, one of the three markets in which it is active in Central America. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank approves a US$250 million loan to the Panamanian Government
June 29, 2022
The World Bank granted the Panamanian government a US$250 million loan to help fund healthcare, education, and social services programs. Source: Latin Finance
The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy partner to develop a new utility-scale solar plant in Panama
June 15, 2022
The public-private partnership between the University of Panama and Greenwood Energy will bring a new utility-scale solar plant to Panama. The partnership comes with nearly US$30 million in academic and technical support distributed over two decades to support Panama’s renewable energy future. Source: Yahoo! Finance
Enel Green Power Panama installs the first panels during the second stage of construction at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama
May 18, 2022
Enel Green Power Panama started installing the first panels at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama. The project is in its second stage and includes the 13 MW Jaguito project and the 26 MW Esperanza project. Source: Renews.Biz
Panama Leads in the Hydrogen Energy Transition in Central America
January 19, 2022
Panama leads in the hydrogen energy transition in Central America as it shifts toward becoming a hub for green hydrogen production and distribution. The Secretary of Energy in Panama recently released a Green Hydrogen Roadmap positioning Panama as a key player in the future of the hydrogen market. Source: Energia Estrategica (In Spanish)
Panama ranked as one of the most attractive markets in the Americas for energy transition investments
December 20, 2021
Panama has officially ranked fifth as the most attractive market for investment in the energy transition among the countries in the Americas, according to the Climatescope 2021 report released by Bloomeberg New Energy Finance. The report highlights the transition for transportation policies as one of the three pillars of emerging markets for investors to look […]
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