Colombia
They intend to focus on green hydrogen and other clean technologies, including solar, wind and geothermal energy
The Parque Solar Los Girasoles plant is expected to supply around 23GWh of green electricity per year – equivalent to the consumption of more than 17,000 people
The project will be one of the first in the South American country
The wind project is forecast to cement the country’s plans to bring more renewables into its energy mix
With 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from cooling, new solutions are critically needed to address the climate footprint of growing demand
The investment is part of the Partnerships for Forests programme, which aims to help farmers restore a rainforest area equal to the size of 1,680 football pitches
The grants will help to tackle deforestation, support biodiversity and reduce climate change
Part of the funding will be used to help the finance industry become green
Around three million people in Colombia have no access to electricity
Chinese battery company BYD has won a competitive bid to deploy 64 electric buses