Jamaica out in force at CREF 2023

March 22, 2023

The market continues to be excited for prospects for the Jamaican energy transition so we’re particularly excited to welcome: Lennox Elvy, Chairman, Generation Procurement Entity Lincoy Small, Director, Systems Operations, Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) Ansord Hewitt, Director General, Office Of Utilities Regulation View the full CREF agenda to get a sense for what’s […]

Puerto Rico gears up to launch its first community-led microgrid

March 17, 2023

Puerto Rico’s community-led Adjuntas microgrid project is ready to launch. The project has become a high-profile example of how Puerto Rican residents are finding their own solutions to the island’s fragile electricity system. Source: Canary Media 

What does the future hold for green hydrogen in the Caribbean?

March 17, 2023

There’s plenty of hype around the potential for a green hydrogen economy in the Caribbean, but is that matched with substance and with a viable business case?  New Energy gathered five leading green hydrogen and energy experts – Philip Julien (Kenesjay Green Limited), Vernon Paltoo (NGC), Thibault Menage (HDF), and Christiaan Gischler and Roberto Aiello […]

Río de Janeiro releases strategic plan for energy transition projects and decarbonization

March 17, 2023

The Brazilian State of Río de Janeiro released its strategic plan for energy transition and decarbonization projects. They have committed to the development of energy transition and decarbonization to promote the development in the region. Source: Estrategia

Wavepiston will co-develop a wave energy project with YS Energies Marines Developpement to provide clean energy to local communities in Martinique

March 17, 2023

Danish ocean energy organization, Wavepiston partners with YS Energies Marines Developpement (YSEMD) to develop a wave energy project in Martinique, which aims to provide clean energy to local communities. Source: Renews.Biz

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines grants definitive concession to Engie for the construction of the 300 MW Hanaqpampa solar park

March 17, 2023

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines granted a definitive concession to Engie to develop the Central Solar Hanaqpampa project. The company is authorized to deploy an installed capacity of 300MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

The KFC Ecuador Group launches operation at the first private photovoltaic project in Ecuador

March 17, 2023

The KFC Ecuador Group started operation at its 1.5 MW solar plant. The plant is estimated to supply 90% of the energy demand of 13 fast food outlets in Quito. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Unigel partners with Thyssenkrupp Nucera to expand its 60 MW green hydrogen and ammonia project to 240 MW

March 17, 2023

Brazilian chemical company, Unigel, partners with electrolyzer maker, Thyssenkrupp Nucera for the second phase of a green hydrogen and ammonia project it is developing in the state of Bahia. The company plans to extend its 60 MW facility to 240 MW. Source: Renewables Now 

BNDES approves US$17 million in financing to Helexia to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects

March 17, 2023

BNDES approved US$17 million in financing to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects owned by Helexia. The company plans to use the money for the construction of 17 new solar facilities in Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rondonia. Source: Renewables Now