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Ecuador approves 643 MW of private-led solar and hydro projects for grid and self-generation
August 28, 2025
Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has authorized 643 MW of new renewable capacity through self-generation and distributed generation projects led by private companies. The initiatives, consisting of solar and hydro plants, include 179.1 MW for distributed generation to the national market and 464.6 MW for self-generation with the option to sell surplus power. Companies […]
OECS advances 30 MW geothermal project in St. Kitts and Nevis with five bids and US$37 million secured
August 28, 2025
The OECS Commission has received five bids from internationally recognized firms, including Iceland Drilling, Marriott Drilling, Ormat Technologies, and others, for the production drilling phase of the planned 30 MW geothermal power project in St. Kitts and Nevis. With US$37 million already secured from international lenders, drilling is expected to begin in early 2026 to […]
Acciona Energía secures concession to explore 61.2 MW Malabrigo wind project in Peru
August 28, 2025
Spanish renewables firm Acciona Energía has secured a temporary concession to explore a 61.2 MW wind project — the Malabrigo wind farm — in the Razuri district of Peru’s La Libertad region, with a 24-month feasibility study window allowed by the Energy Ministry. Source: Renewables Now
Chile proposes US$2.8 billion in tax incentives to accelerate the green hydrogen industry
August 28, 2025
Chile has proposed a bill offering up to US$2.8 billion in tax credits between 2025 and 2030 to boost demand for green hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia and methanol. The plan includes six competitive tenders and a special tax regime for producers in Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, with corporate tax exemptions and VAT relief on […]
Rio Grande do Sul shortlists 12 companies, commits US$18.7 million to Green Hydrogen Supply Chain
August 28, 2025
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has shortlisted 12 companies in the third round of its Green Hydrogen Production Chain Development Programme, selecting them from 16 proposals. The state will provide subsidies of up to about US$5.5 million per project, totaling roughly US$18.7 million, to strengthen its green hydrogen supply chain. Source: Renewables […]
CIP files US$1.3 billion EIS for Llanura Solar hybrid project in Chile’s Antofagasta region
August 28, 2025
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has filed an environmental impact study for its US$1.3 billion Llanura Solar hybrid project in northern Chile. The 2,064-hectare complex in Antofagasta will combine a 1,004-MWp solar farm, 152-MW wind farm, and a 3,831-MWh battery system. Pending approvals, construction is expected to start in June 2028. Source: Renewables Now
Engie secures US$600 million IFC loan to drive renewable energy expansion and decarbonization in Peru
August 28, 2025
Engie SA has secured up to US$600 million in financing from the IFC to support renewable energy expansion and decarbonization efforts in Peru. The first US$120 million will come from a green, sustainability-linked loan tied to targets for renewables growth, climate adaptation, and gender diversity in management. The funds will also support the Intipampa solar […]
Genneia begins operations at 180 MW Anchoris solar farm in Argentina
August 28, 2025
Genneia has launched commercial operations at its 180 MW Anchoris solar farm in Mendoza, Argentina, built with a US$160 million investment and expected to generate 497 GWh annually for large industrial users. The project boosts Genneia’s solar capacity in the Cuyo region to 490 MW, with plans to reach nearly 800 MW by 2026. Source: […]
Opdenergy secures environmental approval for US$240 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region
August 28, 2025
Opdenergy has received environmental approval for its US$240 million Don Carlos solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region. The 235-MWdc solar farm is paired with a 64-MW/320-MWh battery system and will generate about 530 GWh annually. Construction is slated to begin in February 2026, with the facility connecting to the national grid via a new substation […]