Argentina to improve policies for small-scale solar and geothermal

February 27, 2017

Argentina seeks to strengthen its policies for solar PV and geothermal, in an effort to increase its renewable energy and create a local solar industry. A new bill supporting the development of distributed generation is expected to be approved by the lower house in the first half of this year, and coming into effect in […]

Nicaragua seeks to increase electrification to rural areas

February 27, 2017

The European Union opened today in Nicaragua the call for projects under the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI), which seeks to bring electricity to disadvantaged sectors. “ElectriFI has at this moment an open call for the presentation of investment proposals. Nicaragua is one of the eligible countries, “said the European Union delegation based in Managua. The […]

Dominica seeks project manager for geothermal project

February 24, 2017

A job has been posted for the role of a Project Manager for the Dominica Geothermal Company in Dominica, Caribbean. Deadline March 1, 2017!! This is a unique senior executive role with an international development project in Dominica, Caribbean. The role would be for two years, with possible extension for up to an additional 12 […]

CDB and IDB strengthen partnership

February 23, 2017

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their ongoing partnership in addressing the Caribbean’s development priorities. Through the MOU, signed at the IDB’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. on February 21, 2017, both institutions have renewed their commitment to collaborating on programmes and […]

GDF Facility closes in 10 days for Latin American geothermal

February 22, 2017

There are 10 days left to apply for funding under the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America. Launched on 15 January 2017 the period for submitting Expression of Interests runs out 28 February 2017. The following countries are eligible for consideration within the Andean Region: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Perú. Within Central America, eligible […]

Dutch Caribbean pushes islands to be majority renewable powered

February 22, 2017

St. Eustatius and Saba, islands of the Dutch Caribbean, are boldly pushing their island systems to be solar and wind powered. In St. Eustatius, a solar field is being expanded and at the projects completion in September, solar energy will generate 46% of the island’s electricity. Wind energy is under assessment and if added could take […]

St. Kitts finalizing geothermal agreement, will explore interconnect to Nevis

February 21, 2017

St. Kitts is moving to finalize a geothermal agreement, while exploring the possibility of interconnection with Nevis and energy export. Confirming that geothermal resource exists on both St. Kitts and Nevis, Minister of Public Infrastructure with responsibility for Energy, the Honourable Ian Patches Liburd, called for a discussion on interconnectivity and energy export. “Given our many challenges, […]

Brazil state launches incentives for solar energy

February 20, 2017

Brazil’s Goias state launched Thursday a solar power incentives programme with the goal of promoting the generation and use of solar energy. The Goias Solar programme will focus on a myriad of issues such as taxation, financing, de-bureaucratization, development of the supply chain, communication and training of professionals. Despite its name, the programme will also contemplate […]

Mexico’s 3rd tender coming in April

February 20, 2017

After two successful tenders, Mexico will announce its third auction for power, capacity and clean energy certificates on April 28, said the head of the National Energy Control Centre (CENACE) as reported by Renewables Now. The process is to be completed by mid-October, Eduardo Meraz Ateca said at a ceremony dedicated to the signing of […]