World Bank Announces $480 Million In Loan Guarantees For Argentina Renewable Energy Projects
In a major boost to renewable energy project developers active in Argentina, the World Bank has announced loan guarantees for several upcoming projects.
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Ushering In The Renewable Energy Transition At Latin America Energy Forum, March 9–10, 2017
The Latin America Energy Forum will see over 250 energy developers, financiers and public sector stakeholders gather from North and Latin America. The Latin America Energy Forum is co-located with the Powering Africa: Summit from 9-10 March at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. The Powering Africa: Summit is a conference for decision-makers in the energy sector showcasing African energy & infrastructure projects seeking investment.
Argentina Declares 2017 Is “Renewable Energy Year”
Argentina has declared 2017 as the ‘Renewable Energy Year’ as the South American country looks to increase awareness about the advantage of renewable energy and the important of sustainability.
50 BYD Electric Buses For Argentina, + A Local Factory
The China-based electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has secured a new contract to supply Argentina with 50 electric buses, following a bidding process launched there by the country’s Ministry of Environment. The company apparently beat out 5 other bidders to win the contract.
Latin America Solar Market Flourishes In 2016, Is Expected To Continue In 2017
Latin America’s solar PV market has had an impressive few years, and new analysis from GTM Research predicts that the region’s solar market is only going to continue growing over the next few years, and could see over 10 GW installed in 2021, up from 1.4 GW in 2015.
Buenos Aires ePrix (Formula E) Moving From Puerto Madero After Next Race
Following the upcoming Buenos Aires ePrix in February 2017 at the Puerto Madero circuit, the Argentine race will have to find a new venue, according to recent reports.
Clean Energy & Transport News Roundup (Fisker EMotion, Floating Solar, Wind + Hydropower, Solar +…
In this edition of the clean energy and transport news roundup, we’ve got stories about Singapore’s floating solar test-bed, Swell Energy’s storage solutions, Massachusetts solar successes, a 700 MW solar and wind project for Long Island, Henrik Fisker’s EMotion revealed, Infiniti’s EV, electric motorcycles, an in-depth look at the Tesla Roadster, the 366-mile Honda Clarity fuel cell car, and more.
Argentina Awards 400 MW Of Solar In 1.1 GW Renewable Energy Auction
Originally published on Planetsave. Argentina has awarded a total of 1.1 GW of renewable energy projects in its first auction round of the RenovAR program. Of this total, 400 MW are solar electricity projects. The government has also announced a second round (“Round 1.5”) in November which will include a … [continued]
Argentina Plans First Renewable Energy Auction In October, For 1 GW
Originally published on CleanTechies. Argentina has announced details of its first renewable energy tender, scheduled to take place in October of this year. Rules for the first-ever renewable energy auction in Argentina were recently announced by the government. The auction will allocate 1 GW of capacity, including 300 MW of … [continued]
Latin America Set To Install 2.7 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2016
Latin America is on target to install 2.7 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2016, according to new figures from IHS Markit. However, IHS Markit, a leading critical information, analytics, and solutions broker, is quick to warn that challenges still remain for the Latin American solar PV market. The … [continued]
