Jamaica to introduce net-metering program

October 31, 2015

In an effort to continue to drive down electricity prices in Jamaica, the government has introduced a program that will allow individuals to produce their own electricity and sell excess back to the grid. According to Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Jamaicans electricity prices are already, “down from 40 cents per […]

The Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands Approves 5MW Solar Project

October 30, 2015

The Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands (ERA) have approved a Power Purchase Agreement that will bring renewable energy to residents of Grand Cayman. A 5MW solar project, built by Entropy Cayman Solar Limited in the district of Bodden Town, will provide clean energy to 800 homes by […]

First-ever roadmap for Caribbean Islands to be 48% Renewable by 2027

October 28, 2015

A comprehensive work program to achieve renewable energy generation has been outlined by CARICOM in the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment. The report includes concrete steps for achieving the 48 percent renewables generation target set for 2027. Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects and Activities (PIPPAs) aim to tackle existing barriers […]

CREF 2015 – Conference Presentations

October 27, 2015

The Project Development Session CREF-Castalia Index Presentation CREF-Castalia RE Island Ranking and Marketplace 2015 Note on Castalia-CREF Renewable Island Index Cuba: New Frontier for Renewable Investment? David Verbiwski, Embassy of Canada – Cuba Clean Energy & Florida Utilities: Approaches & Applications for the Caribbean Jennifer Szaro, Solar Electric Power Association

SunLink Continues Expansion with 37 MW Solar Projects in Honduras

October 27, 2015

Western Honduras is the next target for SunLink’s international expansion, which will add over 1 GW of installs to the company’s portfolio. SunLink will start by adding 37 MW of solar projects in Honduras. Honduras is Latin America’s second-largest solar market. Michael Maulick, CEO of SunLink explains,  “Every major player in the solar market is contemplating […]

Nicaragua: Production Testing at San Jacinto Geothermal Project to Start in January

October 26, 2015

The San Jacinto Geothermal Project in Nicaragua will move forward late this year. Polaris Infrastructure Inc., a Toronto-based company engaged in the operation, acquisition and development of renewable energy projects in Latin America anticipates drilling for the first of these three wells at the San Jacinto Geothermal Project in Nicaragua to be complete in early […]

Central American Countries Line Up for GEOLAC

October 26, 2015

Joining an already sizable contingent of senior geothermal stakeholders from Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala, the organizers of GEOLAC are excited to announce that Honduras – an emerging geothermal contender – has confirmed its participation in GEOLAC. We are particularly pleased to announce that Ing. Rene Soto, Director General of Energy in the Secretariat […]

Caribbean Presence at GEOLAC Reflects Regional Progress towards Geothermal

October 26, 2015

A strong presence of key Caribbean stakeholders at GEOLAC reflects the substantial progress made in various regional markets since GEOLAC 2014. In a delegation led by CARICOM with the support of the World Bank, confirmed participants include Hon. Vince Henderson of Dominica, Hon. Troy Liburd of Nevis, Hon. Ian “Patches” Liburd of St. Kitts, Mr. […]

Brazil plans to set up Latin American and Caribbean Biogas Association

October 24, 2015

Brazil’s International Centre for Renewable Energy (CIBiogas) announced on Tuesday it is planning to set up a Latin American and Caribbean Biogas Association. Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Cuba are all interested in partnering in the new agency, that will strive to foster the exchange of policies and technological know-how as well […]