June 2018 - New Energy Events

Antigua and Barbuda signs contract for 10 MW solar, wind and energy storage system
June 29, 2018
The government of Antigua and Bermuda signed a contract with the Cayman Islands firm GreenTech Solar to deliver the largest renewable energy contract in the country’s history, valued at US $20 million. The 10 MW solar, wind and energy storage system will be twice the scale of the Lake Destiny solar farm in Bodden Town. […]
AltE to host a solar installer conference in Puerto Rico this August
June 29, 2018
Due to the rising demand for solar projects and products, the solar energy company altE, has announced its largest solar conference of solar installers and dealers in mid-August in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The conference will offer new skills for installers and display new products available for the market, and will also train and certified […]
Solar + Hydrogen energy storage project to be built in French Guiana
June 29, 2018
Hydrogene De France (HDF) has announced an innovative large-scale energy storage project in French Guiana. The CEOG project will provide affordable, reliable and 100% renewable energy to more than 10,000 households in a region facing delivery issues. The project will be backed by a EUR 90 million investment from the company, investors, and leading banks. […]
Puerto Rican school’s microgrid to provide energy security to community
June 28, 2018
A rural school in Puerto Rico is about to become the first public school in the country to use 100% renewable energy with a solar + storage microgrid. Solar energy company, Sonnen, donated two microgrids to a rural school and community. In addition to electricity, Sonnen will also install a water purification system, which when […]
Barbados has ambitions for an electric government fleet
June 28, 2018
The Minister of Energy of Barbados, Wilfred Abrahams, is considering energy efficient options to address the current shortages of public transportation on the island. The Minister suggested the government would look for financial support from both the Inter-American Development Bank and the European Union. “Under our public sector Smart Energy programme we are working with […]
Mexican government considering geothermal-specific tender
June 28, 2018
Mexico’s Ministry of Energy, SENER, is considering the introduction of a geothermal-only tender, a stark contrast to its previous technology-neutral auctions, which have been dominated by wind and solar energy projects. Nelson Mojarro, SENER’s European representative, stated that the Minister has a strong preference for promoting different types of resources to move away from the […]
“Los Azufres” Site Visit at GEOLAC 2018
June 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce that there will be a guided site visit of the Los Azufres geothermal facility on Friday, July 20th. With the inauguration in 2015 of the Los Azufres III plant in Michoacan, the Los Azufres geothermal plant increased by 17 percent the total installed capacity of Campo Los Azufres, expanding from […]
Dominican Republic now generating 22% of energy from renewables
June 27, 2018
The Dominican Republic is reaching its targets for renewable energy production, as set out under the Paris Agreement. In addition to reducing fossil fuel consumption, these targets will aid in lowering energy costs and mitigate GHG emissions. Today, the country generates 3,703 MW of total electric capacity, in which 22% is produced by renewable resources. […]
Mexico’s geothermal sector hold untapped potential
June 27, 2018
Mexico, once expected to be a global leader in geothermal production, has faced challenges developing the sector. While there is no shortage of potential development locations, the high costs of accessing these resources continue to be a barrier for development. In 2014, experts anticipated Mexico would be the fourth largest producer of geothermal energy, however, […]