Israel seeking relationship with the Bahamas focusing on renewable energy

November 26, 2018

Bahamas officials recently hosted a delegation from Israel, and engaged in discussions on renewable energy investment and development. The team of Israeli delegates travelled to the Bahamas to host a seminar on renewable energy. The Deputy Chief of Staff for the Embassy of Israel to Belize and the Bahamas, Alon Lavi, emphasised the business opportunities […]

Hybrid solar farm in Guyana to be commissioned soon

November 23, 2018

Guyana’s Department of Public Information and its Ministry of Public Infrastructure announced that the construction and installation of the GYD 264 million solar farm in Mabaruma is now complete. This hybrid solar system will add significant diversity to the region’s energy mix, providing renewable energy to 75 percent of the community. The last phase of […]

Geothermal project in St. Kitts & Nevis looking for investment

November 23, 2018

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) announced that the geothermal project on the island is stalling whilst they look for further fund to support the production of renewable energy. Premier Mark Brantley said between USD 50 to USD 60 million are needed so the project may move forward. The first phase of the project, the exploration, […]

Montserrat and St. Lucia to take part in renewable energy expertise sharing platform

November 22, 2018

The UK-based Institute for Environmental Analytics recently announced its plans to share and develop its renewable energy analytics and satellite weather data platform (RE-SAT) to six island states, including two in the Caribbean. Montserrat and St. Lucia, as well as four other island states in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, will be able to use […]

Enel announces more than half of projects will be carbon-free by 2021

November 22, 2018

Global utility and electricity distributor Enel announced its plans to invest over €10 billion in 11.6GW of new renewable energy capacity from now to 2021. In a presentation detailing its 2019-2021 industrial plan, Enel announced its production would go from 48% carbon free to 62%, tipping the scales to a majority of renewable and clean […]

Power plant in Guadeloupe to convert from coal to biomass

November 22, 2018

The French island of Guadeloupe has announced plans to convert a coal-fired power plant to a biomass plant. The draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was approved between the facility, the Albioma Caraïbes plant, and the French energy regulator (CRE). Albioma, an independent renewable energy producer focused on biomass and photovoltaics,  operates the plant. The power […]

Costa Rica reaches milestone in wind energy generation

November 21, 2018

Costa Rica’s National Electric System (SEN) reached its highest number in generation of wind power since it began operating. Costa Rica was the first country in Latin America to add wind energy to its electricity matrix, in 1996. This year, the country has accumulated over 1500 GW/h, surpassing the 1290 GW/h generated in 2017, with […]

New solar projects commissioned in Honduras for commercial hubs

November 20, 2018

Two new solar PV projects in Honduras were announced by the solar power provider Enertiva. Under a PPA contract, Enertiva,which currently operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá and Nicaragua, will provide 1.41MW in solar power. The two projects were commission by Corporación Lady Lee, one of the biggest corporate groups in Honduras. […]

Geothermal Development Facility issues third call for funding applications

November 20, 2018

A call for applications for funding of geothermal projects in Latin America has been issued by the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America. This third call for applications is for developers with geothermal projects, and will provide funding for surface studies or confirmation drilling. Eligible projects must be in one the following countries: Bolivia, Colombia, […]