Brazil added 514.63 MW of solar and wind power capacity in July. Solar farms account for most of the additional capacity, with 330.51 MW added in the month. Source: Financial Eye
The Colombian government will launch its first offshore wind tender in 2023. The permits will provide exclusive rights to the exploration and development of offshore wind projects in Colombia. Source: Renews.Biz
Banco do Nordeste do Brasil SA provided a US$52.8 million loan to Brazilian energy trader 2W Energia to fund the construction of a 76.5 MW portion of the Kairos wind complex. Source: Renewables Now
ReVolve Renewable Power has signed an agreement with private Mexican landowners for an additional 26,000 acres to expand its existing 400 MW Presa Nueva wind development project. ReVolve is adding up to 300 MW of new wind capacity. Source: SeeTao
Portugal’s GALP is looking to Brazil to expand its renewables portfolio. The company doubled its global clean energy investments after purchasing a 4.8 GW project pipeline. Source: Clean Energy News
The government of Colombia released the nation’s offshore wind road map and is preparing to hold the first competition for offshore wind leases next. Source: Renewables Now