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Colombia signs MOU with Port of Rotterdam to supply hydrogen
February 26, 2022
Colombia signed a memorandum with the Port of Rotterdam to supply hydrogen. The Port of Rotterdam also formed green hydrogen agreements with Chile and Brazil, making Colombia the third point of supply. Source: Power Engineering International
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre Wins Energy Globe Award
February 15, 2022
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) won the Energy Globe Award at the end of 2021 for its work in transforming the water sector in Barbados. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
YPF Luz Issued USD 63.9 million in Green Bonds to Finance Solar Project
February 10, 2022
The Argentinian power manufacturer YPF Luz issued $63.9 million in green bonds to finance its first solar project, a 100-MW solar farm in the San Juan province of Argentina. Source: List.Solar RenewablesNow
Dominica Discusses Energy Supply Agreements with Martinique
February 9, 2022
The Dominica Geothermal Development Company is finalizing the construction of a geothermal plant that will provide baseload power to the island. Meanwhile, the Government of Dominica discusses supplying geothermal energy to Martinique at what is described as a competitive price. Source: Think Geo Energy
The Puerto Rican Energy Bureau Approves 18 Photovoltaic Energy Projects
February 9, 2022
The Puerto Rican Energy Bureau approved the development of 18 photovoltaic energy storage and distribution projects on the island, with a total capacity of around 844.8 megawatts. Source: ES Noticia (ES)
U.S. Commits USD 12 Billion to Puerto Rico’s Energy Sector
February 2, 2022
The Biden Administration commits USD 12 billion in federal aid for Puerto Rico’s energy sector to strengthen the outdated electric grid. The US Departments of Energy, Homeland Security, and Housing and Urban Development will sign an agreement to ensure the alignment of federal investments with local policies – with all eyes on the goal of […]
IFC Loans USD 60 Million to BBVA Peru for Green Building Finance Market
February 2, 2022
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) allocated USD 60 million in loans to BBVA Peru to support the launch of a financing market for green buildings in Peru. The loan is IFC’s first green project investment in Peru, supported by the Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) program. Source: LATAM Green (ES) Source: IFC (EN)
Colombia Unveils USD 19 Million Guajira 1 Wind Farm
January 25, 2022
Colombia recently inaugurated the country’s largest wind farm, Guajira 1, which expects to generate around 20MW and had a total investment of about USD 19 million. Elecnor constructed the Guajira 1 wind farm, the first of 16 wind farms to be developed in the area. Source: Power Info Today
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) Launches Pilot Project for Green Hydrogen Production
January 25, 2022
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) announces plans for a pilot project for green hydrogen production, to be powered by PV plant in Baja California. Source: Energia Debate (In Spanish)