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Enel Green Power starts operation at 611 MW solar complex
February 6, 2025
Enel Green Power has commenced full commercial operations of its 611 MW Arinos Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Niko Energy secures US$23 million to expand decentralized solar solutions in Mexico
February 6, 2025
Mexican solar start-up Niko Energy has raised US$23 million in debt and equity to expand decentralized energy solutions across Mexico. The funding includes US$8 million in equity from QED Investors, Picus Capital, 468 Capital, and Bridge Latam, along with US$15 million in debt financing from local investors. Source: Renewables Now
UCB Power secures US$35 million from IDB Invest to boost battery production in Brazil
February 6, 2025
UCB Power has secured US$35 million in financing from IDB Invest to expand Brazil’s battery production sector. The package includes a US$25 million loan to increase production capacity in Amazonas and Minas Gerais and a US$10 million credit line to improve import capabilities. Source: Renewables Now
Belize unveils US$58.4 million energy storage project
February 6, 2025
Belize has launched a US$58.4 million project to deploy 40 MW of energy storage across four sites, supported by the World Bank and the Government of Canada. Source: Renewables Now
EDP to supply 13.4 MW of renewable energy to Ceará’s state agencies through 2029
February 6, 2025
EDP Energias de Portugal has signed an agreement to supply 13.4 MW of renewable energy to 144 state agencies in Ceará, Brazil, through 2029. Source: Renewables Now
Chile expands geothermal development with new exploration licenses for Transmark Chile SpA
February 6, 2025
Chile’s Ministry of Energy granted two geothermal exploration licenses to Transmark Chile SpA, expanding the country’s geothermal development. This decision reinforces Chile’s commitment to leveraging its geothermal potential along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Source: ThinGeoEnergy
Colombia introduces competitive framework to boost geothermal energy development
February 6, 2025
Colombia’s new framework will enhance geothermal energy development by implementing a competitive process for awarding exploration and exploitation permits. The new framework strengthens environmental protection, community engagement, and infrastructure access while ensuring economic viability and advancing drilling techniques. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Uruguay seeks consulting bids for green hydrogen environmental strategy
January 23, 2025
Uruguay’s energy ministry is accepting bids until January 27 for consulting services to support the development of a strategic environmental evaluation process for green hydrogen projects. This initiative aims to guide the country’s efforts in advancing its green hydrogen strategy. Source: BNAmericas
MOL invests US$25 million in Latin America reforestation fund to support net zero goals
January 23, 2025
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested US$25 million in The Reforestation Fund I, LP, a forestry fund focused on Latin America, as part of its goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Managed by BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, the fund supports carbon credit generation through reforestation and forest conservation, while promoting biodiversity, local […]