August 2019 - New Energy Events

Haiti’s National Regulation Authority for Energy announces second RFQ
August 30, 2019
The National Regulation Authority for Energy (ANARSE) of Haiti has announced its second Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a grid modernisation project in collaboration with Energy Cell MTPTC and EDH, and with the support of USAID. Haiti’s government recently announced its new policy of privatising electricity grids, aiming to make its electricity system more efficient […]
Geothermal drilling contractor selected for Nevis geothermal project
August 30, 2019
Nevis Renewable Energy International, INC (NREI) announced today that it has selected Schlumberger Integrated Drilling Services to install the geothermal production and injection wells for the Nevis Geothermal Project. NREI is a subsidiary of Thermal Energy Partners, LLC, a U.S. based global geothermal energy development firm. The Nevis Geothermal Project is unique for […]
Haiti Announces RFQs & Confirms Delegation at CREF
August 29, 2019
The organizers of CREF are pleased to welcome Nicolas Darius Allien, responsible for the energy sector in the Haitian government, and Evenson Calixte, head of the national regulator, and other leading Haitian stakeholders to the CREF agenda in 2019. The Haiti delegation will walk CREF delegates through Haiti’s recently announced RFQs, as well as broader energy sector […]
El Salvador inaugurates its first EV charging station
August 29, 2019
The electricity distribution company El Salvador Delsur has inaugurated its first electric vehicle charging station in Santa Elena, El Salvador. El Salvador Delsur is part of the EPM Group, the Public Services Company of Medellin, which also has branches in Guatemala, Panama, and Colombia. This first charging station is fitted with a 220 V intermediary-type […]
U.S. Virgin Islands to install new generators and increase renewable energy sources
August 28, 2019
The Virgin Islands’ Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has announced its plans to announce new generators by the end of 2020, while increasing the use of renewable fuels. The office of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is now receiving bids for the purchase and installation of four propane-fueled generators at the Randolph Harley Power Plant. These […]
La Geo plans to expand two geothermal plants in El Salvador
August 26, 2019
La Geo has announced its currently finalising plans to expand two geothermal power plants in San Vicente and Chinameca in El Salvador within the next four years. The company is hoping to secure further financing from the World Bank. This project and talks of financing with the World Bank were initiated over three years ago. […]
Strong presence for U.S. Islands at CREF 2019
August 22, 2019
We’re pleased to report a strong presence from Hawaii, the USVI and Puerto Rico at CREF 2019. Hawaii will be represented by the Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resiliency; Puerto Rico will be represented, amongst other leadership, by PREPA, the national power utility; and the USVI will be represented by the Energy Office […]
Bermuda Announces IRP and Confirms Big Delegation at CREF
August 22, 2019
Bermuda announced an ambitious IRP which would see 85% renewables on the grid by 2035 – more than double the Electricity Policy target of 38% renewables. A substantial delegation led by The Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP will be participating in a number of sessions at CREF 2019 designed to showcase the IRP, transition to […]
Announcing: 3rd Annual CREF Industry Awards
August 22, 2019
The organizers of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) are pleased to announce the 3rd annual CREF Industry Awards to recognize excellence in clean energy innovation and project execution across the region. CREF Industry Awards will be given across the following categories: Utility-Scale Wind, Utility-Scale Solar, Energy Storage Project, Grid Innovation Project, Microgrid, Energy Efficiency […]