March 2024 - Page 2 of 3 - New Energy Events

Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados explore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
March 28, 2024
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is back in the mix in the Caribbean as countries look for sustainable energy alternatives. Recent meetings between the governments of Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados have spurred interest in exploring OTEC as part of their renewable energy transition. Source: Environment Energy Leader
Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]
Dominican Republic makes more strides on solar energy with new concessions and renewable targets
March 28, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s government awarded definitive concessions for two solar projects totaling 67 MWn. Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) secured one concession for the 48.29 MWn Girasol II park in Yaguate, San Cristóbal province, while Jambolan Solar FV obtained the other concession for the 18.4 MWn Jambolan plant in Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo […]
Colombia announces first round of geothermal energy auctions
March 28, 2024
Colombia announced its first round of auctions for geothermal energy projects by the second semester of 2024. While the specific areas for tender have not been finalized, potential sites in the western mountain range, including Paipa and Iza in Boyaca, are being considered. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Optimizing geothermal production across Latin America: An interview with the President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc.
March 26, 2024
At the 10th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC 2023) held in November 2023, PiensaGeothermia sat down with Ken Takagi, President and CEO of Toshiba America, Inc., to discuss how Toshiba plans to support the development of the regional geothermal market. In terms of Toshiba’s offering, Takagi highlighted in particular the innovative […]
CFBC and GSI to establish Caribbean Centre of Excellence for sustainable innovation and workforce development
March 14, 2024
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and Green Solutions International SKN Incorporated (GSI) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish the Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training. This initiative, to be unveiled on April 9, 2024, will provide state-of-the-art training in sustainable innovation and skilled workforce development. Source: St. Vincent Times
Colombia and Germany forge partnership for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
Colombia and Germany have launched the Steering Committee of the High-Level Green Hydrogen Group, marking a significant step in their cooperation on energy matters. This initiative aims to foster collaboration in industrial and energy sectors, particularly in the development of a hydrogen economy in Colombia. Source: BN Americas
Peruvian Congress advances green hydrogen initiative
March 14, 2024
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Peru has approved a proposal promoting the research, development, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source in the country. The proposal includes initiatives to be implemented by the Ministry of Production, focusing on promoting projects, innovation ventures, and technological transfer in the energy […]
Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train
March 14, 2024
The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM