The Electric Vehicle Revolution: A Charge Towards a Sustainable Future

October 26, 2023

Written by: Cherri-Ann Farquharson, Capacity Development and Gender Expert, The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Our world is facing a climate crisis that is impossible to ignore, and it is up to every individual, country, and sector to take action and minimize its impact. The automotive industry is no exception; in fact, […]

Biden administration set to announce US$7 billion in highly anticipated hydrogen hub grants

October 12, 2023

The Biden administration is expected to announce US$7 billion in federal grants to expand and develop regional hydrogen hubs. Source: Reuters

RMI and Saba Electric Company NV (SEC) to partner on 3rd phase of its Renewable Energy Project

October 12, 2023

Saba Electric Company NV (SEC) and RMI are moving forward with a partnership which will see the island producing nearly 90% of its energy needs with local, renewable, and resilient sources. The project will consist of solar energy, battery storage, and wind energy generation, which will be located on the east side of the island […]

Barbados Ministry of Health commissions 25 hybrid solar and battery-powered cold storage systems

October 12, 2023

The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness celebrated the commissioning of 25 hybrid solar and battery-powered cold storage systems at 10 health clinics across the island. Source: RMI

The World Bank announces partnership with Brazil’s nine northeastern states to help promote clean hydrogen

October 12, 2023

The World Bank announced a partnership with Brazil’s nine northeastern states to promote clean hydrogen in the Northeastern region, including solar power generation and low-carbon hydrogen production. Source: Renewables Now 

Panamanian wind farm company issues US$200 million corporate green bond

October 12, 2023

Panamanian wind farm owner, Parque Eolico Toabre SA, issued a US$200 million green bond on the Panama stock exchange. Source: Renewables Now 

Dow Argentina signs PPA with MSU Green Energy to secure electricity from new solar farms

October 12, 2023

Dow Argentina signed a PPA with MSU Green Energy to acquire electricity from new solar farms for its petrochemical complex. Source: Renewables Now

Voltalia SA reaches capacity at the 260 MW SSM3-6 solar farm in Rio Grande do Norte

October 12, 2023

Voltalia SA reached full operational capacity at the 260 MW SSM3-6 solar farm in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state. The project had an initial capacity of 17 MW in July 2023. Source: Renewables Now 

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approves US$65 million loan for wind farm in Argentina

October 12, 2023

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved a loan for US$65 million to go towards financing the construction of a wind farm and associated infrastructure in the province of Tierra del Fuego. Source: Renewables Now