September 2017 - New Energy Events

The Caribbean Post-Irma and Maria: Relief, Reconstruction – and Resilience

From our Editorial Team
September 29, 2017
A complete picture of the Caribbean post-Irma and Maria is still yet to emerge. Some islands are still engaged in what looks a lot like battlefield triage. As we await the final reckoning, it is no exaggeration to say that some islands, including Puerto Rico, Dominica and Barbuda, have been decimated. Insured losses for Maria […]
Chile’s Colbun SA wins bid to build largest wind farm in Latin America
September 28, 2017
Following a global bidding process, the Chilean government reported that Chilean based Colbun SA was awarded the rights to build the largest wind farm in Latin America, requiring an investment of nearly $1 billion. The Ministry of National Assets opened bidding for some 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres) of federal lands in the northern region of […]
First geothermal plant in Honduras begins commercial operation
September 28, 2017
Honduras joins its neighbors as a geothermal producing country: just this week Ormat Technologies announced its 35 MW Platanares geothermal project has commenced commercial operation. Platanares will sell power under a 30 year PPA with national utility, ENEE, and is expected to generate yearly revenues of $33million on average. Ormat has a Build, Operate, and […]
Colombia to get its first floating solar PV plant
September 28, 2017
Energy and infrastructure developer Innova Capital Partners and French floating PV specialist Ciel & Terre (C&T) will jointly develop floating solar plants in Colombia. Innova subsidiary Innova Solar Colombia (ISC) will act as developer and investor while C&T will provide its floating PV technology and technical expertise for any projects. Colombia contains a large number of […]
Guatemala’s El Ceibillo geothermal project awarded grant
September 28, 2017
U.S. Geothermal Guatemala S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Geothermal, Inc., has been awarded a $825,319 grant from the U. S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA, https://www.ustda.gov/). The grant provides funding for a feasibility study on the El Ceibillo Geothermal Power Plant Project, which will be led by POWER Engineers, Incorporated, headquartered in Hailey, Idaho. […]
Solar PV and microgrids post-Irma: Some survive, others sustain damage
September 28, 2017
Antigua at 50km from the eye of the storm saw sustained winds at time exceeding 275 km/hour. The solar power system on Antiguga – designed and installed by PV Energy – survived hurricane Irma without damages or substantial system failures. Designed to withstand hurricanes of up to the category 4, each of the 55 solar power […]
World Bank to host Utility Resiliency Workshop
September 26, 2017
In the wake of two devastating storms, the World Bank Group will convene stakeholders to support efforts to build power networks which are resilient to extreme weather events. Participation is by-invitation-only. Please contact Judith Filc at jfilc@newenergyevents.com to request more information.
Private equity firms out in force for CREF
September 26, 2017
CABEF, BMR Energy, WRB Energy, MPC Renewable Energies and Portland Private Equity are among funds actively looking for projects at CREF 2017. CABEF, a recently capitalized VC fund backed by the Multilateral Investment Fund, will host a private meeting for project sponsors and owners looking for financing. CABEF recently announced an RFP for projects; information here.
Stellar speaker line-up for CREF 2017!
September 26, 2017
New additions include Roger Blackman, Managing Director of Barbados Light & Power; David Delaire, Head of Asset Management at MPC Renewable Energies; Hon. Jennifer MacIntyre, Ambassador for Climate Change for the Government of Canada; and Fernando Alvarado, Managing Partner of the Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund (CABEF). View all speakers.