Latam Energy Advisors LLC

03/18/2022

Green hydrogen can utilize renewable energy sources that are too far from demand centers to be used as electricity. Green hydrogen is a clean burning molecule and can be used for ammonia production, in oil refineries, as well as to power heavy-duty and medium-sized trucks.

Chile is also a good location to develop green hydrogen because of its small area, which reduces the cost of infrastructure from the energy source. The government also expects initial domestic demand for green hydrogen to be driven by the mining sector, which has been under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. In fact, green hydrogen can be used in the large mining trucks to help reduce the industry's carbon emissions.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/green-hydrogen-in-chile

03/18/2022

We believe that Chile is an ideal location to develop green hydrogen because of the strong wind and solar resources in the country. Northern Chile has the highest irradiation levels in the world which support strong solar power generation. At the same time, due to its proximity to Antarctica, southern Chile generates substantial amounts of wind power.

Chile seeks to be a low-cost exporter of green hydrogen by 2040. The domestic market for green hydrogen could be worth more than $30 billion, while exports could generate upwards of $20 billion. To stimulate investment in the sector, Chile has committed $50 million in financing to encourage the deve...

03/18/2022

Chile has a robust strategy to develop the policies and framework to encourage the development of the industry. The government believes that Chile could produce up to 160 megatons annually of green hydrogen. The long coastline and port infrastructure could facilitate low-cost exports to Europe.

The domestic market for green hydrogen may be worth more than $30 billion, while exports could generate upwards of $20 billion. This would make the green hydrogen industry roughly the same size as the country's copper industry. Chile seeks to be a low-cost exporter of green hydrogen by 2040.

Chile seeks to be a low-cost exporter of green hydrogen by 2040. The domestic market for green hydrogen could be worth more than $30 billion, while exports could generate upwards of $20 billion. To stimulate investment in the sector, Chile has committed $50 million in financing to encourage the deve...

03/24/2021

During the work-from-home and extended shutdowns, the RealWear HMT can be used to connect field employees with management, and helps to reduce travel while maintaining productivity.
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03/23/2021

There are far more types of energy financing than just debt and equity. Within debt financing, senior financing provided by banks and other financial institutions ranks first and is usually secured by property and equipment. Senior debt often involves short-term loans to pay initial construction expenses and long-term secured loans to repay short-term loans. Once the energy project is up and running, senior debt may also include a secured revolving credit facility that allows the project to borrow against its assets as needed.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/energy-project-finance-an-overview

03/23/2021

Although adjusting the angles of solar lights seems simple, it often has significant benefits. Turning solar panels to the optimal angle can substantially boost energy generation and helps rainwater to clean the panels. The lights themselves are usually pointed in an unrelated direction. Therefore, it is worthwhile to consider panels and lights that are independently adjustable.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/key-developments-in-solar-lighting

03/22/2021

Latam Energy Advisors is an energy and infrastructure consulting firm that specializes in the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial technology, and public-private partnerships. Our consultants have experience in energy procurement, energy efficiency, and energy project management.
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03/22/2021

Solar power and LED lighting substantially lower maintenance expenses, and IoT monitoring further decreases upkeep costs. LED lights already last longer than most practical alternatives, and IoT light sensors take advantage of their adjustable light output to reduce usage when more light is present. IoT sensors can also determine if no one is there and switch the lights off entirely.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/solar-led-lighting-and-the-iot

03/21/2021

Solar-powered LED lights and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two different ways to cut expenses while also providing new services. Furthermore, the synergies achieved by combining these two technologies creates far more benefits than either one of them alone.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/solar-led-lighting-and-the-iot

03/21/2021

The need to preserve the Caribbean's natural beauty for tourism also makes clean energy a high priority. Renewable energy technologies are often preferred for new power plants. The challenges posed by coronavirus containment efforts have transformed rather than eliminated the demand for new infrastructure in the region. For example, while demand for electricity and public transport decreased, the need for digital infrastructure and water resources increased. In the long run, we have a positive outlook for infrastructure investments in the Caribbean.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/infrastructure-opportunities-in-the-caribbean

03/20/2021

The Caribbean offers startling contrasts in infrastructure development, from gleaming new cruise ports to power plants bringing electricity to millions of people for the first time. The disparities within the region show how much needs to be accomplished in the infrastructure sector. The Inter-American Development Bank has already invested $2.2 billion U.S. dollars in the Caribbean, with another $165 million to come during the next year.
https://latamenergyadvisors.com/blogs/energy-intelligence-latin-america/infrastructure-opportunities-in-the-caribbean