June 2019 - New Energy Events

Geothermal in the Southern Cone: The New Frontier?

From our Editorial Team
June 29, 2019
To set the stage for the 6th Geothermal Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean on November 17-18 in Santiago, Chile, New Energy Events gathered experts from the region to discuss the future for geothermal in Chile and Argentina. The webinar “Geothermal in the Southern Cone: The New Frontier?” was held on June 13, 2019. To watch […]
Chile to issue more sovereign green bonds
June 28, 2019
Chile emitted its first sovereign green bond last week. Due to its success, further sovereign green bonds are expected to be issued by the state. The bond low’s interest rate, good rating and its high demand resulted in the success of Chile’s first green bond to surpass expectations. “The issuance of our first green bond […]
Nicaragua obtains financing for 50MW solar project
June 28, 2019
Nicaragua announced it has secured funding for the installation of a 50MW solar PV plant. This project is led by the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Enatrel. The plant’s capacity could reach 100MW after the project’s second phase. No details have yet been released in regards to the exact amount of capital to finance the […]
Global capacity for floating solar PV reaches 1.3GW
June 26, 2019
A new report by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), a research group based at the National University of Singapore, estimates that the current global installed capacity of energy produced from floating solar panels has reached 1.3GW. The institute describes floating solar energy as a relatively new but rapidly expanding area of the […]
Regional Leaders from 13 Countries Turn Out for GEOLAC
June 25, 2019
Senior government officials from 13 countries have confirmed their participation in GEOLAC 2019. The roster comprises delegations from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Grenada, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru.
German developer kicks off 5 MW Solar PV project in Cuba
June 24, 2019
The German company EFF solar SA has started construction on its first solar photovoltaic park in Cuba. The project, which is expected to generate 5MW, will provide electricity for a town on the island’s western province of Mayabeque and will be operational by the end of this year, according to project managers. The renewable energy […]
Risks posed to ocean health drive investment in blue economy
June 24, 2019
The Blue Economy, defined by the World Bank Group as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystem, represents global economy activity estimated between USD 3 to USD 6 million per year. Issues with ocean health which affect human activities, food […]
Costa Rica to host first Pan-American Marine Energy Conference
June 21, 2019
The first Pan-American Marine Energy Conference in 2020 will aim to promote the research and development of marine energy technologies across the Americas. This conference, which is being organised by the PAMEC Energy Association, will take place in Costa Rica’s capital, San José. Similar research collaborations and conferences have been taking place in Europe and […]
Two solar PV projects in Dominican Republic make headway
June 19, 2019
The planning approval of a 100MW solar PV installation and a 200MW solar PV project were announced in the Dominican Republic this week. The 100MW solar installation, in the nation’s southwest region, will be one of the largest seen to date in the Dominican Republic. The national energy regulator signed off the project earlier this […]