Data & Analytics
Brazil’s Neoenergia implements advanced data management tool
Brazilian energy company Neoenergia has implemented Nutanix’s hyperconvergence data management tool at its four regional energy distributors.
Storage
Battery energy storage gets a boost in Central America
A market potential study is to be undertaken on battery energy storage systems in Central America.
Cybersecurity
Brazil continues to be a hotspot for cybercrime – Accenture
According to a study conducted by Accenture, Brazil continues to be a hotspot for cybercrime and an estimated $100 billion in lost revenue is expected to be recorded by companies by 2023.
Renewable Energy
Chile’s clean tech research centre enters next development phase
The development of Chile’s new Institute of Clean Technologies has been awarded to the US university consortium Associated Universities Inc.
Finance & Investment
IFC loan to advance clean mobility adoption in Brazil
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Brazilian financial institution Banco Alfa de Investimento S.A to promote clean mobility.
Electric Vehicles
Another 406 electric buses coming to Colombia
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has reported a second major order of 406 electric buses for delivery in the capital Bogota.
Smart Meters
National smart meter rollout planned in Colombia
Colombia’s energy regulator Creg has drafted proposals for a rollout of smart metering across the national electricity system.
Electric Vehicles
470 electric buses in delivery in Colombia
China’s electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is delivering Colombia’s largest electric bus fleet to run in and around the capital, Bogota.
Renewable Energy
Solar supported on St Vincent and the Grenadines
The Caribbean Development Bank is supporting the implementation of a solar energy project on St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Renewable Energy
Nicaragua – over 98% electrification, 75% renewables supply
Nicaragua has reached a 98.5% electrification rate with over 1.23 million homes electrified by December 2020.
