Argentina: Plan for 30 MW of Geothermal Energy Could be Revived

October 23, 2015

According to local energy news site, Energia Estrategica, the enactment of Argentina’s new renewable energy law could reactivate old projects of the Genren program.   Roberto Sarquis from state-owned energy company Energia Argentina SA (Enarsa) said “Launched in 2009, the Genren energy auctions have led to the installation of some wind, photovoltaic and mini hydro […]

Geothermal is an important element of Costa Rica’s renewable energy future

October 23, 2015

Costa Rica aims to become the first CO2 neutral nation by 2021. “From January to October, we produced 98.7% of our electricity from renewable energy”, says Elbert Duran, communications director of the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE). Next year, the country plans to achieve 100% green electricity. While hydropower has been the first source of […]

Mexico to spend $46 billion on wind energy in next 25 years

October 22, 2015

Mexico plans to quadruple its wind power capacity from 2.5GW in 2014 to 10GW in 2018, and to add a further 22GW of wind energy by 2040 in a $46bn push toward a low-carbon economy. As the world’s 10th largest contributor of global emissions, Mexico relies on fossil fuels for 75% of its electricity. This […]

Gamesa Awarded 112 MW Wind Turbine Order In Chile

October 22, 2015

Chile continues to climb the Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index – moving from 11 to number 9 alongside Brazil. Confidence is bolstered by an order for a 112 MW wind turbine supply contract from Gamesa. The wind farm will receive 56 of Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbines, which are optimized for low and medium wind speed sites. […]

Call for proposals to cooperate in geothermal energy in Mexico

October 22, 2015

The Mexican National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) and the Energy Secretariat (Sener) have launched a call for International Cooperation Research and Development between Mexico and the European Union in Geothermal Energy. Project priorities include research, development and technological innovation in energy sustainability. The call was issued jointly with the European Commission, within the […]

Startup provides solar energy in rural Haiti

October 21, 2015

RE-VOLT is on a mission to bring affordable and reliable solar energy in rural Haiti and is running a crowdfunding campaign to help fund the expansion of its service to bring power to the people in rural Haitian homes for the first time. Customers, who are charged a low monthly fee of 250 Haitian Gourdes (about […]

IDB and CDB Sign Sustainable Energy Facility (SEF) for the Eastern Caribbean at CREF 2015

October 20, 2015

SEF will fund renewable energy, including geothermal power, energy efficiency, and institutional capacity projects in six Eastern Caribbean countries The Sustainable Energy Facility for the Eastern Caribbean; a US$71.5 million loan and grant package approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB); was today signed by Presidents Alberto Moreno of […]

Cuban farmers use renewable energy to protect environment

October 20, 2015

Cuban farmers are ahead of the curve with techniques to use renewable energies for environmental protection. The operation of 200 windmills and 20 solar panels in the sector of Villa Clara is one example of hardware infrastructure used. Additionally, 130 biodigesters are currently used for the treatment of pork residuals and 300 more will be […]

A Boost for Green Energy in the Eastern Caribbean

October 18, 2015

A Boost for Green Energy in the Eastern Caribbean The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development is increasing its support for the development of green energy in the Eastern Caribbean. An agreement to contribute approximately $3.9 million USD will provide support the Caribbean Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy for the Eastern Caribbean initiative. Financing will support […]