Wind will be the energy source for two of Volkswagen’s factories in Mexico. That is, if all goes through as planned. Spanish turbine maker Gamesa agreed last week to build a 130 MW wind farm to power these two VW sites. Is this part of Volkswagen’s comeback after the diesel scandal? Dignity … [continued]
Next year is expected to bring optimism for the solar power market in Mexico, as a significantly large volume of solar power capacity is expected to be commissioned as the government prepares ground to implement new regulations. The National Association of Solar Energy expects that 600 MW of new solar … [continued]
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has been awarded a contract to build a 130 MW wind farm in Mexico. The project is being built under a turnkey arrangement — allowing it to be sold on as a completed project upon completion. Gamesa was contracted to deliver 65 of its G114-2.0 … [continued]
Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa has boosted its involvement in North America by joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge and committing further to Mexico. One of the world’s leading wind energy manufacturers, Gamesa made two announcements on December 1 to coincide with the COP21 United Nations climate negotiations … [continued]
Mexico solar has so far underperformed compared to other Latin America markets, but GTM Research forecasts the country’s solar market will soon grow twice as fast as the entire region.
A new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance has found that developing nations attracted a record $126 billion in clean energy investment in 2014. Clean energy investment of $126 billion represents an increase of $35.5 billion, or 39%, on 2013 clean energy investment levels. Most importantly, however, this figure eclipsed … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath Brazil is set to add 53 new large-scale solar and wind farms to its national power generation mix, after the government awarded contracts for the development of 1.5 gigawatts of new renewable capacity in its latest energy auction. The auction’s success – which … [continued]
The global green bonds market continues to expand into the developing countries which hold immense potential to attract several new investors. Mexico’s state-owned development bank Nacional Financiera S.N.C, or Nafin, recently issued the first green bond of the country. The bank issued bonds worth $500 million for a coupon rate … [continued]
The World Resources Institute released a couple of positive international findings today for renewable energy in its Assessing the Post-2020 Clean Energy Landscape report. Breaking down the 127 INDCs submitted to the United Nations by late October, the think tank discovered: 80% reference clean energy; 53% mention clean energy targets; … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. In some places, solar is a great green option, but not really a necessity, but in other places, solar power can make a huge difference, and not always just by charging mobile phones and providing clean lighting (which is a huge need in the developing … [continued]
