Spain and Cuba solar associations form alliance

August 31, 2016

A partnership for the development of the Cuban solar industry has formed to share experience and technical expertise between Cuba and Spain. The strategic alliance was signed last week enabling the Spanish solar association (UNEF) and Cubasolar to move forward with plans for 700 MW of solar PV by 2030. Cuba currently has an installed […]

Mexico’s Renewable Energy Revolution

August 30, 2016

Legislation in Mexico has created a positive growth environment for renewable energy industries. Following the collapse of oil prices last year, Mexico opened its power sector to the private sector to increase participation in power generation and commercialization. In March, the government bought 2.1 GW for US$2.6 billion and will seek to buy between US$2.6 […]

New Fortress Announce Sponsorship of CREF; Wesley Edens, Chairman of Fortress Investment Group, to Keynote

August 29, 2016

New Fortress Energy, an affiliate of the US$70bn Fortress Investment Group, confirmed today that it will assume a senior sponsorship role at CREF 2016. In 2015 New Fortress signed an agreement to supply LNG for Jamaica’s 120 MW Bogue power plant in Montego Bay. The first shipment of gas arrived on August 5th. New Fortress […]

Solar takes at least 6% of Chile’s largest power auction with record low tariffs

August 25, 2016

In an auction without subsidies, solar developers have won 720 GWh of capacity in Chile’s largest-ever power auction. Endesa won about 47% of the tender with an offer not tied to specific projects, while Accion Energia said it will build 183 MW wind facility at La Arauncía. Although wind power dominated the auction, taking 5.8GWh […]

Bermuda gets ready for 6-MW solar tender

August 22, 2016

A new solar power facility will be constructed adjacent to the LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda. The Government of Bermuda has issued an open call to pre-qualify companies seeking to take part in the tender for a two-phase project; the first phase will consist of 6 MW of power and the second phase will […]

Irish renewable energy firm lands $1.65bn contract in Chile

August 19, 2016

An Irish renewable energy firm, Mainstream Renewable Power (MRP), recently beat out 83 competitors to build seven wind power plants in Chile. The US$1.65 billion project will provide a total 12,000 GWh of electricity under a 20-year operating agreement. MRP has notable experience in the renewables field, having produced more than 2,000 MW across more […]

Can carbon trading break the Caribbean free of fossil fuels?

August 18, 2016

CARICOM nations are under pressure to reduce carbon emissions and stem the import of fossil fuels. Carbon trading would provide the credits for lowering verified sources of emissions, an attractive possibility for Trinidad and Tobago which has a largely unregulated oil market and the second-highest carbon emissions per capita in the world. Caribbean reliance on […]

Cuba Confirms Delegation of 60 Senior Officials for Summit

August 18, 2016

The organizers of the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit are pleased to announce that the Government of Cuba  has confirmed it will send a delegation of over 60 senior officials – representing 14 state-run entities – to the event in September. Amongst those agencies represented at the Summit are the Ministry of Energy & Mining (MINEM), Unión […]

Emera Joins Roster of CREF ’16 Sponsors

August 18, 2016

New Energy Events are delighted to welcome Emera Caribbean as a sponsor of CREF 2016. Emera Caribbean is a leading utility player in the region and has a diversified portfolio of assets which includes Barbados Light & Power, Emera Caribbean Renewables, a 52% holding in Dominica’s Domlec, and a 19% interest in St. Lucia’s Lucelec. […]