renewable energy

LAC energy experts analyze demand with IAEA support

Energy planning and analysis will be essential in the clean energy transition, and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s energy modeling tools apply to all energy systems, regardless of whether or not they include nuclear power.   Source

Hawaiian Electric hits nearly 35% renewable energy, exceeding state mandate

Driven by higher solar energy and wind production and lower consumer demand, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 34.5 percent consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2020.   Source

IDB seeks bids for Colombia renewables consultancy contract

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a tender for a consultancy contract that seeks recommendations for the integration of new renewable power generation projects in Colombia.  Expressions of interest for the US $1 million contract must be submitted before February 19.   Source

The decarbonization of Costa Rica goes through hydrogen

Ad Astra Rocket founder and scientist Franklin Chang-Díaz, a retired businessman and astronaut, shares  his vision of hydrogen in the country, as well as the difficulties of carrying out ventures in Costa Rica and the need to modernize Costa Rican legislation on these issues.   Source

Legislative efforts continue to promote renewables and geothermal in Peru

Legislation presented in Peru, seeks to encourage investment in non-conventional renewable energies and geothermal energy with short-term objectives for the southern part of Peru.   Source

COVID-19 and climate change prompt an energy rethink in Trinidad and Tobago

The crash of global energy markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing threat of climate change are providing an impetus for a reevaluation of Trinidad and Tobago’s energy security and a concerted diversification of the nation’s energy mix.   Source

Could green hydrogen broker a detente between renewable energy and Mexican oil sectors?

From our Editorial Team

Private companies and the Mexican government have been duking it out in public, the media and in court for the last two years over the future of the country’s energy sector, which was primed to usher in a new era after the 2013 market reform. Many investors, particularly in the renewable energy space, flocked to […]

Colombia and Chile join forces to lead the incorporation of hydrogen as a clean energy source in Latin America

The governments of Colombia and Chile have joined forces to help consolidate a competitive hydrogen export market to other continents, where the two countries position themselves as large-scale producers of this fuel as they continue leading the path toward the energy transition in Latin America.   Source

Latin American countries make calls for public bids in renewable energy

Several Latin American countries including Argentina, Ecuador and Chile have begun 2021 with calls for public bids in renewable energy.   Source