The Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CChEN) authorized a joint venture between state-owned miner Enami and Rio Tinto to extract 1.2 million metric tons of lithium metal from its project by 2060. This represents the largest lithium mining extraction permit ever granted outside of the Atacama region, according to Enami. The project is estimated at $3.2 […]
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Argentina’s power producer, Central Puerto SA, recently signed a five-year agreement to supply renewable electricity to Axion Energy’s refinery in Campana, Buenos Aires. Under the new deal, 25% of the refinery’s power consumption will come from renewable sources, equal to 60 GWh per year. The electricity will come from Central Puerto’s wind and solar farms
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Recently, Bolivia has been battling with a fuel shortage, with insufficient funding to import fuel. Bolivia’s production of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas has also declined due to the depletion of mature fields. Fuel shortages disrupt agriculture, transportation, food security, strain government finances, and lead to political and social unrest in the country. The fuel
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Bolivia’s grid has traditionally depended on natural gas and hydropower. Some of these sources contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, the country aims to integrate variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on a large scale. Integrating this energy into the national grid demands updated and modernized energy infrastructure. This integration will involve
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The electric vehicle market in Argentina is gradually growing with emerging charging infrastructure companies. Domestic automakers and import policy reforms. It also stems from the growth of renewables, lithium reserves, and an emerging electric vehicle market. Electric vehicles have the potential to reshape Argentina’s transportation and energy systems. Transitioning to EVs powered by wind and
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The Salinas Grandes is the largest salt flat in Argentina, sitting within the lithium triangle along the parts of Chile and Bolivia. Lithium is a crucial component for green energy transition goals. Most of Argentina’s lithium comes from brine extraction, which involves pumping brine from underground salt flats into evaporation ponds. Letting the water evaporate
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Argentina is rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio with resources such as wind in Patagonia, solar in Jujuy, and hydro in the Andes. This attracts significant investments from international and private sector companies. Chinese companies have played a crucial role in the expansion of Argentina’s clean energy infrastructure. They provide financing and direct participation in
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Recently, Argentina added the 180 MW Anchoris solar park, located in the province of Mendoza, to its national grid. The solar park is now operational after a 16-month construction period. The Anchoris solar park uses 320,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate 180 MW of power. It is expected to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually.
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Peru’s ongoing rural electrification drive is as a result of increased rural electrification projects across 19 regions. Peru has made significant progress in electrification, with 95% increased energy access in urban zones. Remote highlands and Amazonian communities lag behind due to geographic, economic, and logistical barriers. Extending the traditional grid infrastructure prompts the government to
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Peru’s ministry of energy and mines awarded a temporary concession to an EDF Renewables unit to conduct feasibility studies for the 99.2 MW Mendoza wind farm project located in the southern region of Arequipa. This initiative highlights the company’s dedication to growing its renewable energy presence and aiding Peru’s shift to more sustainable energy options.
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