There are various mergers and acquisitions in Colombia’s renewable energy sector that signal a market-balancing opportunity and risk. Celsia, a recent buyer in the deal, acquired a 675 MW solar and wind portfolio from Ireland’s Mainstream. Additionally, a state oil company, Ecopetrol, has targeted assets from Statkraft, AES Corp., and Enel. Ecopetrol has pivoted to […]
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With increasing renewable energy generation, Colombia and Panama made progress toward regional energy integration. This development promises extra revenue for Colombia and deepens diplomatic and economic ties between two nations. Colombia is expanding its renewable energy sector in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Exporting clean energy to Panama provides a new stream of income for
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Colombia recently announced a 19-point plan to restart the stalled renewable energy sector. This is a crucial step towards speeding up its energy transition and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Colombia has significant renewable potential in solar, wind, and hydropower, but bureaucratic hurdles, regulatory delays, and infrastructure challenges have slowed the progress. The plan may
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Peru ranks as the world’s second-largest copper producer and possesses abundant mineral resources that bolster renewable energy. It additionally generates lithium, which is an essential element in the lithium battery recycling sector. Peru is constructing a lithium battery recycling facility with a capacity of 500 kg/h, offering a chance to meet the increasing need for
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The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has registered 20 authorization requests for geothermal projects. This is particularly true in the southern regions of Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna. There are initiatives projected to be operational by 2026 or 2027 with combined investments. Geothermal power provides a continuous energy supply, unlike solar and wind energy. Geothermal
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Peru has shown significant interest in the use of renewable energy, and biomass has been a promising source. Biomass energy is obtained from the decomposition of organic matter, whether of plant or animal origin. This energy is mainly generated from agricultural, forestry, and urban waste. Some of the examples include rice straw, sugarcane bagasse, coffee
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Zelestra, a global clean energy developer, and Celepsa signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support the construction of a 238 MWdc solar PV plant in Peru. The PPA secures the supply of 450 GWh of renewable energy annually from Zelestra to Celepsa. The deal expands Zelestra’s contracted solar PV portfolio in Peru to
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Argentina is set on an ambitious journey to transform its energy and mining sectors with at least 11 large-scale projects in the planning stages. This follows the economic reforms aiming to increase production and revenue from exports of key commodities. The country mostly mines for lithium, gold, silver, copper, and natural gas. It can reach
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Argentina is becoming a budding natural gas leader due to its geological advantages, expanding infrastructure, and a strategic pivot towards more sustainable energy options. Natural gas is influencing the transition by fortifying the grid with advanced shale extraction technology. Ongoing investment in infrastructure and sustainable environmental practices helps establish the nation as a leader in
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With abundant renewable energy sources and massive oil and gas reserves, Argentina could stabilize its electrical grid. The infrastructure is built around a diverse energy matrix including natural gas, hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, renewables, and oil production. Argentina’s grid infrastructure faces challenges including aging infrastructure, regional imbalances in electricity access, and subsidy pressures on the
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