October 2015 - Page 3 of 4 - New Energy Events

The Business Case for Solar Power in the Caribbean: Bacardi HQ Running on 100% Sunshine
October 16, 2015
After contending for too long with high Caribbean electricity prices, Bacardi installed a 24.75 kW solar array on its San Juan headquarters. The array, which produces 100% of the building’s power needs, is projected to pay for itself in just five years. The installation of these panels has been one of several initiatives undertaken by […]
Costa Rica’s ICE Confirm Participation at GEOLAC
October 16, 2015
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce that Costa Rica’s ICE will host a substantial delegation of senior executives at GEOLAC 2015. New Energy Events is, additionally, please to welcome ICE’s Director of Finance, Business and Construction, Miguel Ángel Hernández Alfaro, to the agenda. Mr. Hernández Alfaro will present a showcase on the financing […]
El Salvador’s GrupoCEL Confirm Delegation | Chinomeca & San Vicente Showcase
October 16, 2015
GrupoCEL, the El Salvadorean entity which also oversees LaGeo, has confirmed the participation of its top executives at GEOLAC 2015. The delegation, which will also comprise a senior representative from LaGeo, will be led by CEL’s President, David López. CEL, represented by its commercial director, José Estévez, will present at GEOLAC on progress on the […]
High-Powered Pre-CREF Stakeholder Events Speak to High Level Engagement in Caribbean Energy Security
October 15, 2015
A full day of private stakeholder events for Caribbean governments and utilities underscore the regional and global commitment to collaboration on energy issues and, specifically, to the creation of a resilient and diversified energy matrix across the region. With leadership from CARICOM, private stakeholder events will be hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the […]
Record Number of Sponsors & Exhibitors at CREF 2015
October 15, 2015
Reflecting the increasing interest in the Caribbean as a growth market for renewables, CREF 2015 saw unprecedented interest from sponsors. The roster of sponsors – which topped over 30 organizations for 2015 – ranged from world–class developers and energy storage companies, to regional multilaterals and leading consultancies. We were also particularly pleased to welcome the […]
Opening Sessions Presage Strength in Depth of CREF 2015
October 15, 2015
By the time CREF delegates break for lunch on the morning of the first day, they will have heard from the Ministers of Energy from Barbados, St. Vincent & Grenadines, St. Lucia and Nevis, the CEOs of the Jamaican, USVI, Aruban and Grenadian utilities, the Presidents of the Inter-American Development Bank and the Caribbean Development […]
CREF 2015 Nearing Record Turnout…Nearly 450 Delegates Confirmed
October 15, 2015
Five days until the Caribbean energy market gathers in Miami and CREF is on the verge of record numbers. With nearly 450 delegates now confirmed and registration still – for now – open, we have an extraordinary conference in prospect. Join utilities, governments, multilaterals, providers of capital, developers and investors in Miami next week for […]
Enel commissions 400MW hydropower plant in Colombia
October 15, 2015
Emgesa, a subsidy of Enel, has commission a 400 MW hydropower plant in Colombia. Once the completed, the $1.2 billion plant, which will generate 2.2 TWh per year, will meet 4% of Colombia’s electric needs. According to Enel CEO, Francesco Starace, the plant, “has already recorded a number of firsts. It is the most impressive […]
Jamaican Government Saves $80 Million through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects
October 14, 2015
Since 2011, The Jamaican government has saved $80 million on its electricity bills through a partnership with the IDC called the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (EECP). Energy usage has been reduced by replacing outdated air conditioning units and lighting and by installing central cooling, solar film and windows and by painting roofs. According to […]