Geothermal Tests in Grenada Yield Positive Results

August 6, 2015

Geothermal surveys and testing in Grenada has yielded positive results. The presence of a rock/clay cap indicates that there is likely to be hot water and steam underground that can be tapped for electricity generation. Additionally, water at the site was found to be non-corrosive, which means that it can be pipped to the Earth’s […]

981 MW of Solar Projects to be Constructed in LAC Region in Q2 of 2015

August 6, 2015

According to GTM research, nearly 1 gigawatt of solar projects will enter into construction phase in the second quarter of 2015. While the majority of these projects are under construction in Chile, several are underway in Mexico and Jamaica.

Government of Canada and Atlantic Provinces Stake Major Claim at CREF 2015

August 5, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that the Government of Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will be hosting a substantial public and private sector delegation at CREF 2015. Canadian participation will also extend to a high-level session focused on catalyzing private sector investment in renewables, and to a substantial presence […]

RFP – Supply of up to 37 MW (Net) of Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Resources

August 4, 2015

The Office of Utilities Regulation (the Office or OUR) hereby invites interested entities to submit proposals for the provision of new Generating Capacity from renewable energy sources up to 37 MW (Net) to the national grid of Jamaica on a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) Basis. View the full RFP here.

Climate Change and Rising Sea-Levels a Serious Concern for the Caribbean

August 4, 2015

An estimated two-meter rise in sea-level caused by climate change over the next few decades will leave many Caribbean residents and businesses with no choice but to rebuild or relocate. “Approximately 1,300 km square metres of land area will be lost. That’s equivalent to Barbados plus Antigua & Barbuda plus St Vincent & the Grenadines, […]

Geothermal training course started in El Salvador

August 4, 2015

For the fifth year in a row, the National Energy Council, the University of El Salvador and the geothermal company LAGEO, the NDF and the Inter-American Development Bank are hosting a five-month Geothermal Diploma Course in El Salvador. The program will train ten professionals from El Salvador and 15 professionals from the Latin American region. The […]

New report unveils pathway to affordable, sustainable energy in Dominican Republic

August 4, 2015

An efficient, renewable-based energy system could save the island nation up to US$25 billion over the next 15 years Washington, D.C.—Earlier last month, at the Energy Ministry of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, the Worldwatch Institute presented analyses and recommendations to government officials and energy stakeholders to support a transition to a sustainable energy […]

Renewables Investment in Cuba Expected to Hit $6 Billion in Upcoming Years

August 3, 2015

Renewables investment is set to skyrocket in Cuba. As the Caribbean’s largest supplier of renewable energy, the US is poised to work with Cuba to transition away from fossil fuels. Biofuel, biomass, hydroelectric, wind and solar are some of the green energies that Cuba will tap into over the next years. Energy-efficiency and energy-savings programs […]

Hydrothermal Energy Potential in Jamaica

August 3, 2015

According to Silbert Barrett, a Sustainable Strategist at Brittenwoods International, a Trans-Caribbean Hydrothermal Power Plant could generate 52 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. Accessing the super-heated undersea hydrothermal vents that are located between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the Mid-Cayman Trough, would take approximately $140 billion dollars and 450,000 workers. If successfully completed, […]