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Ecoener to begin construction of 50 MW solar plant in Panama
July 5, 2024
Ecoener SA announced plans to begin building a 50 MW solar PV plant in Panama later this year. The plant is the company’s first project in Panama. They currently have projects operating in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Colombia. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Colombia launches two solar farms in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Enel Colombia has announced commercial operation of its two new solar farms, La Loma and Fundacion, adding a combined 240 MW to Colombia’s power system. Source: Renewables Now
Genneia raises US$60 million in green bond offering
July 5, 2024
Argentine power company Genneia successfully raised US$60 million through a dollar-linked green bond on the domestic market. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Guyana launches tender for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects
July 5, 2024
Guyana’s Public Utility (GPL) has initiated a tender for three utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, totaling 15 MWp of solar capacity and 22 MWh of storage. The tender, part of the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) Programme, is funded through the Guyana-Norway Partnership Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Neoenergia invests US$5.4 million in green hydrogen plant in Brazil
July 5, 2024
Neoenergia is investing approximately US$5.4 million in a research and development project to establish a green hydrogen plant in Brasília, set to open next year. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru eyes investment of US$12.5 billion in green hydrogen projects
July 5, 2024
Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, announced that companies are eyeing investments exceeding US$12.5 billion to establish green hydrogen plants in the Andean country. He highlighted South African company Phelan Green Energy’s plan to invest US$2.5 billion in Arequipa, with discussions ongoing for governmental and local support. Source: AmericaEconomia
Chile Senate approves simplified regulations for shallow geothermal energy projects
June 19, 2024
The Senate of Chile has approved a new proposal to simplify regulations for shallow geothermal energy projects. This proposal aims to exempt projects using geothermal resources less than 400 meters deep and at temperatures below 90°C from the current concession system. This change recognizes the distinct nature of shallow geothermal systems, which differ significantly from […]
Peru reviews environmental impact studies for 508 MW of renewable energy projects
June 19, 2024
Peru’s energy and mines ministry is reviewing environmental impact studies for three proposed renewable energy projects totaling 508 MW. The largest project is Fenix Power Peru’s 251 MW Algarrobal solar park in Moquegua. Source: BN Americas