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ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY’S LA PIMIENTA IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND BECOMES MEXICO’S SECOND LARGEST SOLAR PLANT TO DATE – EQ Mag

Atlas Renewable Energy’s La Pimienta Solar Plant is fully operational, making it the second largest solar plant in Mexico to date. The plant will generate 789 GWh a year, and will supply the state-owned utility, Federal Electric Commission (CFE), with clean energy for the next 15 years. MEXICO CITY : Atlas Renewable Energy, an international […]

With financial backing, Casa dos Ventos targets solar and green hydrogen – EQ Mag

While it expands its wind generation capacity, Brazil’s Casa dos Ventos is working to diversify its portfolio, with solar and green hydrogen projects in sight. An important driver of the company’s growth will be a joint venture with French multinational TotalEnergies. In addition to an investment of 3bn reais (US$570mn), the partnership with the company […]

USAID ADVANCES GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION AND GENDER EQUALITY – EQ Mag Pro

At COP27, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a suite of programs to advance gender-responsive climate action. New announcements include: Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Action USAID announced $21.8 million dedicated to gender-responsive climate action from the Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Fund, surpassing its $14 million COP26 commitment. This includes funding for organizations […]

Expanding a Circular Renewable Economy and Improving End-of-Life Management for Renewable Technologies – EQ Mag

As the U.S. renewable energy economy grows, the question of how to dispose of decommissioned technologies, such as solar panels and wind turbines, is increasingly coming into focus. Additionally, the continued growth of the sector will also lead to a rise in demand for the critical materials used, most of which the U.S. currently imports. […]

The green hidden gem – Brazil’s opportunity to become a sustainability powerhouse – EQ Mag Pro

Brazil could potentially become a key player in the global economy’s decarbonization process while driving sustainable inclusive growth. The impact of global warming is becoming apparent across the globe, and the conflict in Ukraine has added a new layer to this emergency – global energy security. Despite this urgency, humankind’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas […]

Aspen Power Partners Announces $350 Million Investment from Carlyle to Fuel Growth and Acquisition Strategy

With the goal of reaching gigawatt scale by mid-decade, Aspen acquires Safari Energy from PPL Corporation  DALLAS AND NEW YORK: Aspen Power Partners LLC (“Aspen”), a distributed generation platform with the mission of accelerating decarbonization, today announced a $350 million investment from funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). The investment supports Aspen’s organic and […]