May 2019 - Page 2 of 3 - New Energy Events

Anguillan hotel completes solar PV installation
May 16, 2019
The Frangipani Beach Resort in Anguilla, British West Indies, has completed a renewable energy project which will power 70 percent of the resort. Eight hundred PV solar panels will provide 370 KWh of energy. One of the main feature of the resort -and one of the first the guests will see upon arrival- the installation […]
Which Geothermal Markets will Break Through in 2019?
May 15, 2019
This webinar was held on March 14, 2019. In this webinar, we explore, on a world stage, which geothermal markets are poised to break through in 2019. What can we expect from countries that have led the pack in recent years e.g. Indonesia and Turkey? Mexico was talk of the town in 2018; what are […]
Colombia and U.S. sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on energy
May 15, 2019
Colombia and the U.S.have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework of cooperation on energy matters, including in the renewable energy sector. The agreement aims to establish technical assistance, knowledge and information sharing, capacity-building to push forward their energy transition. Colombian President, Iván Duque, Colombian Secretary of State Carlos Holmes Trujillo, the Minister […]
Exploratory drilling starts for geothermal project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
May 14, 2019
Icelandic firm representatives and St. Vincent and the Grenadines representatives met at a ceremony to mark the official commencement of the drilling for a geothermal project on the island. The National Geothermal Project will include four wells, which will provide between 10MW to 20MW of electricity generation. The drilling is expected to be completed by […]
Announcing ASOFER as Lead Partner for DR-GRID
May 13, 2019
New Energy Events LLC is excited to announce a partnership with the Association for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Dominican Republic (ASOFER) to create DR-GRID, the Dominican Republic Grid Investment Forum. ASOFER is the leading industry body representing the interests of the renewable energy industry, as well as energy consumers, in the Dominican […]
Announcing Launch of DR-GRID!
May 13, 2019
Six weeks after we convene CREF 2019, join us in Santo Domingo for a deep dive into needs and opportunities for investment in grid infrastructure and generation in the Dominican Republic. Launched in conjunction with Association for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Dominican Republic (ASOFER), the event responds to significant interest from international investors […]
New report analyses the importance of resilience for DERs
May 13, 2019
Convergence have announced the release of a new report ‘The Value of Resilience for Distributed Energy Resources’. The report was prepared for the US National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Distributed energy resources (DER), such as microgrids, solar photovoltaics, and storage, can contribute to a more resilient and secure electric grid. The report examines […]
116MW Dominican Republic solar project acquired by German renewables developer
May 13, 2019
Blue Elephant AG acquired the majority stake in the 116MW Montecristi solar power project in the Dominican Republic. The company’s legal adviser, international law firm Watson Farley & Williams, announced last week the project had been acquired from F&S Solar Concept GmbH. F&S is a solar farm builder which now remains on the project as […]
Montserrat 250 KW solar PV plant enters into commission, geothermal also moving forward
May 13, 2019
Montserrat inaugurated a major solar PV project, with the Premier saying the island would continue to develop both solar PV and geothermal energy projects. The 250KW solar PV plant has entered into commission, and will deliver 10% of Montserrat’s load demand. Montserrat Premier Romeo also emphasised the country’s goals for geothermal energy development, saying “on […]