Jamaica energy minister says acquisition of LNG significant

November 22, 2016

The arrival of LNG to Jamaica signals a significant effort to continue with diversification of energy sources on the Caribbean island. Already having the largest wind and solar installations in the English-speaking Caribbean, the Government is attempting to drive down the cost of energy and provide cleaner options to the people of Jamaica. Minister of […]

Barbados to assess Ocean Thermal potential

November 22, 2016

Barbados is taking steps to determine whether the ocean will be able to provide electricity and potable water for its citizens. Next year, Barbados will conduct a prefeasibility study to assess the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Senator Darcy Boyce, Barbados Energy Minister, made the announcement at the Caribbean Water-Energy Nexus Dialogue hosted […]

Saint Lucia case study looks to new energy future

November 22, 2016

The Government of Saint Lucia (GoSL), and the national electric utility, LUCELEC, identified a need and an opportunity to improve the resiliency and cost-effectiveness of the electricity sector using the island’s local resources. A national energy strategy (NETS) was developed jointly by GoSL and LUCELEC, based on independent analysis from Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room (RMI-CWR) […]

CARICOM Spotlights Energy: Caribbean Citizens Urged To Support Efforts

November 22, 2016

CARICOM Secretariat is moving to increase the participation of Caribbean citizens in new energy programs via planned Energy Month events. It is important for residents “to really understand the energy situation in the region and what is being done on the macro scale to provide the right size solutions,” said Dr. Devon Gardner, Programme Manager […]

Guyana Is Evidence of the Pitfalls of Chinese Aid and Investment in the Caribbean

November 22, 2016

The promises of a new-style development from the Chinese may in fact be more “gilded than gold” as evidence of this truth is found in China’s relationship with Guyana. The Caribbean has become home to many Chinese-built infrastructure projects; earlier this year Chinese workers flocked to Jamaica to complete a US$730 million mega-highway. But in […]

IRENA Report: Dynamic policies driving renewable energy growth in Latin America

November 22, 2016

Latin America hosts some of the world’s most dynamic renewable energy markets, according to IRENA. Countries in the region are endowed with renewable resources that make for unprecedented opportunities in solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy. The rapid reduction in technology costs help to buoy the business case for renewables investment and with the right […]

Iberdrola commissions 300MW combined cycle power plant in Mexico

November 22, 2016

The 300 MW Dulces Nombres II power generation facility will boast the latest technology advances according to Iberdrola, which has commissioned the plant in the State of Nuevo León, Mexico. Technology that is more cost-effective will help the $250 million combined cycle power plant to meet the electricity demand of the region’s industrial sector while […]

Aruba Commits to 100 Percent Renewables

November 22, 2016

Among the islands of the Caribbean, Aruba stands as an example with its commitment to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. Plans include building new solar and wind farms, converting waste to energy, and working to increase energy efficiency. New strategies for efficiency are being developed to combat the high cost of energy, […]

Financing secured for large wind farm in Chile

November 22, 2016

Three banks will finance 115 MW wind farm in Chile. Japan’s SMBC, France’s Credit Agricole, and Norway’s DNB have agreed to provide financing for the proposed Cabo Leones 1 Wind Farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Spanish energy company, Ibereolica and France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles closed financing with the three banks, according to two sources with […]