IDB Invest to prioritize delivery of renewables with green transmission line certifications

June 12, 2020

IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will be issuing the first certifications of green transmission lines (GTLs) in the world, the bank said on Friday. Certification can be given to projects in their initial stages as well as transmission lines currently in operation. They have to be transporting renewable […]

Colombia eases renewable energy development with addition of private service ports

June 12, 2020

In a move set to ease restrictions for the movement of imported renewable energy equipment, the Colombian energy ministry announced that private service ports will be allowed to receive and handle imported equipment destined for renewable energy projects in the country. Private ports have been given the special green light through a resolution by the […]

Jamaican airport installing 1 MW solar rooftop

June 12, 2020

One of Jamaica’s largest airports is building a 1 MW solar plant, with plans to increase to 3 MW. MBJ Airports Limited, which manages Sangster International Airport, SIA, expects to reduce its electricity bill by 11 percent through a US$1.2 million solar energy project. MBJ Airports said the 1 MW solar plant would be installed […]

Barbados to launch biofuels program

June 12, 2020

Demonstrating its commitment to investing in the Blue Economy, Barbados has announced the launch of a biofuel drive, to come on stream this year. Barbados National Oil Company Limited (BNOCL) Renewable Energy Officer and Advisor to the Minister of the Blue Economy, Mark Hill, made the announcement at a display of the Aquamarine harvester, recently […]

PR-GRID 2020 is going virtual!

June 2, 2020

The Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization Forum (PR-GRID) is going virtual for 2020, with an online program set for July 14-16. This new platform will offer new opportunities — for deeper dives, access to more key decision-makers and thought leaders, a more inclusive audience, virtual meet-ups, and expert insights delivered directly to attendees. The biggest benefit? […]