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Minas Gerais becomes the first state in Brazil to reach 4 GW of generation from PV sources
January 5, 2023
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil is the first in the country to reach 4 GW of generation from photovoltaic sources. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Cuban state company announces a new program to power water pumping systems with PV systems
January 5, 2023
Grupo Empresarial Agua y Saneamiento, the Cuban state company in charge of supplying drinking water and the island’s sewage network, announced they will install photovoltaic energy equipment in eight provinces to be used for water pumping. The project will save 7.1 GW to the National Electric System (SEN). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Isagen SA ESP to sell its only thermal power plant in Colombia to focus on shifting to 100% renewable power generation
December 22, 2022
Isagen SA ESP will sell its only thermal power plant in Colombia to focus on shifting to 100% clean electricity generation using hydro, wind, and solar energy. The gas-fired power plant has a capacity of 272 MW. Source: Renewables Now
The Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the European Investment Bank signed a declaration of intent to promote the energy transition in Colombia
November 17, 2022
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Colombia and the European Investment Bank signed a declaration of intent to promote the energy transition in Colombia, giving priority to green hydrogen development. Source: EIB
AES Brasil signs pre-contract with the Pecem Compex to assess the viability of manufacturing and selling green hydrogen and green ammonia
October 5, 2022
AES Brasil signed a pre-contract with the Pecem Complex to look into the feasibility of manufacturing and selling up to 2 GW of green hydrogen and 800,000 tons of green ammonia annually. Source: Renewables Now
Raizen SA to supply renewable power to Burger King and Popeyes franchises in Brazil
September 21, 2022
Raizen SA signed a deal to supply renewable energy to Zamp, the master franchisee of Brazil’s Burger King and Popeyes brands. Source: Renewables Now
The new administration in Chile will take a more active role in developing green hydrogen
July 13, 2022
The administration of the Chilean President plans to take on a more active role in developing green hydrogen in the country. Source: BNAmericas
CAF and GCF partner to finance US$150.2 million in renewable energy, infrastructure, and gender inclusive initiatives in South America
July 13, 2022
CAF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) partner to finance US$150.2 million in small-scale renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and climate-smart agriculture projects, focusing on inclusive gender investments in Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. Source: BN Americas
US companies commit to developing solar and wind projects in Mexico
July 13, 2022
Seventeen US companies commit to developing 1,854 MW of solar and wind projects in Mexico. Source: Renewables Now