Neoen secures financing for 140MW solar PV plant in El Salvador

November 30, 2018

Neoen, a 100% renewable energy independent power producer, announced it has secured financing for its 140MW solar PV project, Capella Solar, in El Salvador. Lenders which include the Dutch Development Bank, (FMO) The French Development Agency (Proparco), and the Inter-American Development Bank, will provide USD 143 million. These costs include the installation of a 3MW […]

Stalled St. Vincent and the Grenadines geothermal project ready for next phase

November 30, 2018

St. Vincent Geothermal Company Ltd and Jardboranir hf. (Icelandic Drilling Company), have signed a contract to drill four wells for the on-going geothermal project on the Caribbean island. This is the fifth drilling contract that the Icelandic company has undertaken in the Caribbean. The wells will supply steam for the St. Vincent geothermal power plant […]

Report Details Decade of Strides in Renewables

November 29, 2018

Renewable Energy Caribbean has published a major new report exploring 10 years of progress in the Caribbean renewable energy market. New Energy Events was pleased to contribute to this review, which highlights significant progress in wind and solar and identifies a series of landmark projects across the region. View and download the report here.

Top 5 Takeaways from CREF 2018

From our Editorial Team

November 29, 2018

One year after Irma and Maria tore through the Caribbean, over 500 regional and international stakeholders gathered at the 10th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum to grapple with the future of the regional energy sector, and how to make the Caribbean more resilient and more competitive. On the 10th Anniversary of CREF, we also took a […]

Spain to invest in Cuba’s renewable energy sector

November 29, 2018

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced his plans to keep investing in Cuba, including their renewable energy sector. The Prime Minister spoke at a forum held in Cuba for over 200 Spanish and Cuban companies. Government spokeswoman Isabel Celaa said Cuban and Spanish officials spoke at length about climate change and renewable energy. Spain is […]

RMI opens call for microgrid projects in Puerto Rico

November 28, 2018

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has issued a tender and open call for microgrid project proposals for three projects in Puerto Rico. RMI and Save the Children have partnered to support three solar-powered microgrid projects in schools on the island. Each project will include a 74 kW solar PV installation, and a 134 kWh capacity […]

A greater shift to renewables is necessary for a climate-safe world, finds report

November 28, 2018

Renewables are the key to achieving a global temperature rise below 2oC, the widely-accepted limit to avoid irreversible climate-related damage, as per a report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report also emphasised the positive benefits of a shift to renewable power. The deployment of renewable energy technologies creates jobs and stimulates […]

Honduras uses solar power to update rural electrification systems

November 27, 2018

The Honduras Institute for Community Development, and Water Sanitation has installed solar-powered decentralised electricity systems for thousands of isolated homes, schools and a health centre. This electrification plan is led by the Pro-Energía Rural, one of the largest social programmes for alternative energies in Latin America. The programme focuses on supporting the most vulnerable and […]

Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference kicks off in Nairobi

November 26, 2018

Today marks the start of the inaugural Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference is hosted by Kenya, along with Canada and Japan and will see over 12 000 delegates discussing the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead for the world’s ocean economy. The conference will focus on how a blue economy -which […]