1 MW Photovoltaic System to be Installed on Panama Hospital

July 31, 2015

US renewable energy firm, Greenwood Energy, will build and operate a 1 MW photovoltaic system at the Chiriqui Hospital in Panama’s second largest city, David. According to Greenwood’s CEO, Camilo Patrignani, this project will improve power reliability while also cutting utility costs at the hospital. The PV system will be built on a 30 year […]

Caribbean-Central American Action announces 39th Annual Conference – 2015 Event to Focus on Cuba

July 31, 2015

Caribbean-Central American Action announces 39th Annual Conference – 2015 Event to Focus on Cuba Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) recently announced that its 39th Annual Conference on Central America and the Caribbean will take place in Miami from November 15-17. With a focus this year on Cuba, experts from the areas of business, government, academia and […]

Caribbean Development Bank Approves Loan for Anguilla Solar

July 28, 2015

In pursuit of a targeted 30% renewable energy by 2030, the Government of Anguilla borrowed $2.3 million USD to fund the installation of 1 MW of solar. This project will allow the Anguilla Electricity Company Limited (ANGLEC) to monitor the impact of the introduction of intermittent renewables into the energy matrix. The loan was provided […]

Guatemala’s El Ceibillo Project Moves Forward

July 28, 2015

U.S. Geothermal Inc. Guatemala has been granted approval to modify the development schedule of the El Ceibillo geothermal project. Though the initial request for a schedule modification was submitted in 2013, the change is expected to be signed into action within the next month. The modified schedule will have the project operating commercially by 2018.

Mexico Awards Concessions and Exploration Permits for 5000 MW of Geothermal Power

July 28, 2015

Last week, Mexico’s Energy Ministry signed on to develop and explore 5,000 MW of geothermal power. A total of five geothermal concessions and 13 exploration permits were awarded to national power utility, Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE).

Jamaican Energy Prices Fall Dramatically

July 27, 2015

The price of a kilowatt hour in Jamaica has dropped in the past 12 months from .46 cents/kwh in 2012 to .26 cents/kwh today. According to the Jamaican Ministry of Energy & Mining, this reflects the adoption of substantial renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. Retrofits include “cool roofs”, solar power and improved air condition […]

Trinidad and Tobago Pursues $1 Billion Sustainable Energy Fund for Caribbean

July 27, 2015

Following up on the January 2015 meeting of Caribbean leaders and US Vice President Joe Biden, Trinidad & Tobago Planning and Sustainable Development Minister, Dr. Bhoe Tewarie, is confident that creating a $1 billion in fund for sustainable energy in the region is possible. This far, possible contributing donors include the IDB, Spain, Canada and […]

Strong Jamaican Presence Confirmed for CREF 2015

July 25, 2015

A strong Jamaican presence at CREF 2015 will be led by Minister Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining. Joining Minister Paulwell will be Fitzroy Vidal, Director of Energy for the Government of Jamaica, Kelly Tomblin, CEO of JPSCo, and Earl Barrett, General Manager of Wigton Windfarm. Bruce Levy of BMR and Robert […]

Are Renewables the Answer for Puerto Rico’s Energy Challenges?

July 24, 2015

Debt levels in the billions and energy rates 2.5 times that of the main-land US are only the start of Puerto Rico’s energy challenges. Could a great commitment to renewable energy be the solution? What changes would Puerto Rico’s utility, PREPA need to make in order to assist with a transition?