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Panama initiates renewable energy tender — the first of its kind in a decade
February 29, 2024
Panama’s National Secretariat of Energy (SNE) has issued a resolution directing the Electric Transmission Company SA (ETESA) to organize a tender for long term energy supply. The initiative aims to ensure reliable electricity, lower prices, and create green jobs. The tender encompasses 500 MW of power, with a 20-year contract signed with electricity distribution companies, […]
Panama launches groundbreaking 500 MW tender auction for renewables and energy storage
February 1, 2024
Panama has initiated a groundbreaking 500 MW tender auction encompassing renewables and energy storage, marking the first such auction in Central America to include storage. The national secretary of energy and state-owned electricity transmission company, Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica SA (ETESA), will conduct the bidding process in the second quarter of 2024, with application publication […]
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)