Cuban government orders state enterprises to cut oil & electricity consumption by 20%

June 21, 2016

Cuba is taking measures to deal with a fuel shortage as its largest trading partner, Venezuela, fails to uphold previous agreements. Approaching July and August when demand for energy generally increases, the government has ordered state enterprises to reduce oil consumption and electricity use by 20%. The expected shortage has resulted in measures to reduce […]

Antigua’s airport solar power plant exceeds expected performance

June 21, 2016

  Antigua’s first major infrastructure project to utilize renewable technology has exceeded expectations and generated revenue of more than USD 1 million. The ground-mounted solar power plant at the V.C. Bird International Airport is a 3 MW Sun2live system that was installed and is operated and maintained by the UK-based clean energy provider PV Energy Limited. […]

CHTA to Co-Host Session on Opportunities for RE Projects in the Caribbean Tourism Sector

June 20, 2016

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has confirmed that it will co-host a session focusing on opportunities for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the regional tourism sector. The session, which will be led by CHTA President & CEO Frank Comito, takes place against the backdrop of the over 100 […]

USAID Caribbean clean energy program helps green the grid

June 20, 2016

A clean energy program led by USAID aims to help Caribbean nations meet the ambitious renewables targets set at COP21 in Paris last year. Energy specialists from the Barbados Energy Division, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and various electric utility companies, regulators, financiers, international donor organizations, and equipment suppliers all […]

Caricom progress on renewable energy

June 20, 2016

The CARICOM community continues it progress on renewable energy targets despite financial constraints and political will varied by country. Organizational leaders will meet next month to sign an agreement and officially launch the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in Barbados. CARICOM leaders are taking climate change seriously – T& T Minister,  Dr […]

Agreement to finance the first biomass cogeneration plant in Cuba

June 20, 2016

A loan contract to build and implement the first biomass cogeneration plant in the country has been signed by local sugar group Azcuba and the British company Havana Energy Ltd. It is estimated that the plant will use sugar-cane bagasse as the main source of fuel for cogeneration, with a capacity of 60 MW. Un […]

El Salvador invites bids for expanded, 170-MW renewables tender

June 19, 2016

El Salvador’s power distributor, Delsur, has invited local and international parties to participate in the second tender for renewable energy contracts. In this round, the utility has increased the maximum capacity targeted from 150 MW to 170 MW. All contracts awarded will carry a term of 20 years. Those must complete an inscription between June […]

Energy storage market to equal rooftop solar by 2028

June 18, 2016

Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects that utility-scale batteries will be as widespread as rooftop solar by 2028. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) expects 25 GW of battery devices to be deployed by 2028. According to Bloomberg storage analyst, Julia Attwood, “Batteries could offer a whole range of services to the grid — they have the […]

Argentina delays 1-GW tender

June 17, 2016

Interest from local and foreign sector players has convinced Argentine public utility Cammesa to delay publishing the final version of the documents for the country’s 1-GW renewables tender. The 15 day extension will last through July 1 and interested parties can comment and make suggestions about the preliminary rules during that period. The government seeks […]