Waste-to-energy in Nicaragua – Plans to Build Plant in Managua

October 12, 2015

Managua’s city council approved a thirty-year operating permit to W2E Eco Energy Investment Nicaragua for a waste-to-energy plant. According to mayor Daysi Torres, the company plans to invest $17 million in the plant, which will be located at the La Chureca landfill and will transform plastic bags into synthetic fuel. The plant will have the […]

SkyPower Invests in 500 MW Utility-Scale Solar and PV Education in Panama

October 12, 2015

SkyPower, a developer and owner of utility-scale solar projects, announced plans to build 500 MW of utility-scale solar projects over the next five years. These projects represent a $1 billion investment. According to Skypower Chief Commerical Officer, Charles Cohen, “SkyPower’s estimated US $1 billion investment is expected to create more than 10,000 total jobs in Panama, […]

One Week Until CREF – Nearly 400 Delegates Confirmed

October 11, 2015

The largest energy event in the Caribbean, CREF 2015, takes place in Miami next week. Nearly 400 delegates are currently confirmed to attend and registrations continue to accelerate. In 2014 registration closed early due to over-demand. Registration for CREF 2015 is still open but we strongly recommend you register as soon as possible if you […]

Chile Cerro Pabellón plant expected to start operations by mid-2017

October 6, 2015

ENAP and Enel Green Power estimate that the Cerro Pabellón plant in Chile will start operations in mid-2017. According to Marcelo Tokman, CEO of ENAP, major components of the plant must be pre-assembled and delivered to the site due to the high-altitude of the project location. The 48 MW plant will be built at 4,500 meters […]

Tax incentives for renewable energy projects in El Salvador

October 5, 2015

El Salvador’s government has proposed making changes to extend tax incentives for renewable energy projects and the expansion of existing projects. Such changes are expected to encourage investment in a number of different renewable projects, including hydro, geothermal, wind, solar, marine, biogas and biomass. To read more about renewable energy incentives in El Salvador, click […]

Wind Turbine Market: Latin America Industry Analysis and Forecast

October 3, 2015

Future Market Insights has prepared an analysis and forecast of the Latin American wind turbine industry. The global wind industry produced about 37,000 MW in 2013. Latin America, in particular, has provided the industry with an essential substitute growth market for wind power. In 2013, Latin America alone represented approximately 45% of the installed capacity […]

Director General of Cuba Utility Confirms Speaking Role at CREF

October 1, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that Delice Moreno Garcia, the Director General of Cuba Utility, Empresa de Ingenería y Proyecto de la Electricidad (INEL), the Cuba utility, has confirmed that she will present at CREF 2015. She will be joined on stage by Barbara Hernández Martínez, Director of Generation for AZCUBA, the State-owned […]