November 2015 - Page 4 of 5 - New Energy Events

Dominica gets first electric vehicle
November 6, 2015
Transmission and distribution manager Lemuel Lavinier says taht a new electric vehicle is among a list of energy, efficiency and renewable initiatives at Dominica Electricity Services Ltd (DOMLEC). The Nissan Leaf was sourced in Barbados at a cost of EC$122,439 and selected because of its popularity and high safety ranking on the U.S. National Highway […]
CREF 2015 – The Cuba Presentation
November 6, 2015
We have received numerous requests for the insightful presentation on prospects for renewables development in Cuba delivered at CREF 2015. Delivered with aplomb by David Verbiwski of the Canadian consulate in Havana, the presentation made clear that while there are substantial opportunities in Cuba, the recent thawing of relations with the U.S. – while significant […]
Castalia & New Energy Events Launch 2015 Renewable Energy Islands Index & Marketplace
November 6, 2015
Castalia Strategic Advisors and New Energy Events, the organizers of CREF 2015, are proud to announce the publication of the 4th Annual Castalia-CREF Renewable Energy Islands Index and the 2nd Annual Renewable Energy Islands Marketplace. Together the Index and the Marketplace are designed to track real and measurable progress towards investment and investability in the […]
Cuba sets renewable energy goals
November 5, 2015
Cuba has big plans to achieve renewable energy goals as restrictions on foreign investment are slowly lifted. Although the participation by U.S. firms is still hampered by the embargo, which requires a special license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Cuban market represents potential for both U.S. equipment manufacturers and investors. Capital investments […]
Barbados to benefit from $9 million EU energy boost
November 5, 2015
An agreement signed between Barbados and the European Union is part of a plan to cement relations between the Caribbean and the Union. The EU will invest US$9.1 million to develop the local energy sector under the Barbados National Indicative Programme (NIP). Disbursed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), the investment will support the […]
CABEI, Munich Re, CAF & KfW to Launch Bridge and Investment Financing Programs at GEOLAC 2015
November 4, 2015
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce that CABEI and CAF will launch their new Geothermal Bridge and Investment Financing Programs at GEOLAC 2015. In close partnership with Munich Re, the Programs seek to provide tailored debt financing for both the capacity drilling as well as plant construction phases of the geothermal development cycle. The programs […]
Mexico: Grupo Dragon gets First Private Geothermal Energy Concession
November 4, 2015
Grupo Dragon will be the first private company to take advantage of geothermal resources in Mexico, said CEO of Dragon, José Pablo Fernandez. The concession agreement is for a project located in San Pedro Lagunillas, Nayarit, where, in the first phase 25 MW will be generated by next summer. Another 25 MW will be added […]
US firm to develop biodiesel plant in Jamaica
November 4, 2015
The Jamaican government and HERO BX, one of the largest producers of biodiesel in the US, are considering a partnership to develop the first commercial-scale biodiesel plant in Jamaica and the Caribbean. According to Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, the project aims to “improve the business environment, facilitate economic growth and create […]
Grand Bahama Power to Introduce Solar to Energy Mix
November 4, 2015
The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) hopes to help residents of the Bahamas take advantage of solar energy once generation technology is introduced to the energy mix in 2016. The Renewable Energy Rider rate (RER) will allow GBPC customers the opportunity to sell energy back to the grid, from residential solar PV, wind turbines and other […]