The Guatemalan National Institute of Electrification recently announced a call for tenders for a 110MW solar PV project last May. Two companies, Total Eren Guatemala and Klondike Corporation have submitted proposals which are currently under consideration. The first is a branch of French company Total Eren, and the second a company associated with Norway’s Scatec […]
St. Kitts and Nevis will add a utility-scale solar and storage plant to meet one quarter of its electricity needs. The 35.6MW solar park and 44.2MWh battery storage facility will be built and operated by Leclanché, a Swiss firm acting as EPC contractor. This project is an example of the bold thinking and actions being undertaken […]
Jamaica has welcomed a state visit from President Kenyatta and a delegation of Kenyan officials. Different collaborations and trade relationships were discussed, including how to grow their blue economy and boost economic partnerships. Kenya and Jamaica are now exploring different opportunities in investment, tourism, agriculture, financial services and trade. Four Memoranda of Understanding were signed […]
Costa Rica has reported record-high electricity generation figures earlier this year, with 99.99% of electricity derived from renewable sources. The National Energy Control Centre published these figures, which in May surpassed every recorded monthly electricity generation count. These electricity output permitted the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) to sell electricity from renewable sources to […]
A carport on a Government Administration Building in George Town, Cayman Islands will be fitted with solar PV panels. Bids for the structure are currently under review. The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure has called for a solar installation which will generate 100 KW of electricity. This installation, which should be finalised within six […]
The organizers of DR-GRID are pleased to announce that Lic. Angel Canó, Executive Director of the Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE), and Lic. Rubén Jiménez Bichara, Executive Vice President of the Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE) have confirmed their participation in next month’s event. Mr. Canó and Mr. Bichara will provide critical insight […]
St. Lucia’s policy roadmap and renewable energy projects were highlighted as an example of best practices in the ‘Achieving SDG 7 in Small Island Developing States’ Policy Brief during the United National High-Level Political Forum. The island’s National Energy Transition Strategy was developed by the Government of Saint Lucia, the electric utility Saint Lucia Electricity […]
Chile’s Undersecretary of Energy, Ricardo Irarrázaba, highlighted the geothermal potential of the country, and his government’s commitment to take advantage of this energy resource. The geothermal potential of explored areas in Chile is around 3000MW, which with the possible uses of thermal energy in Chile “places us, again, in a privileged place worldwide for the […]
What do we take away from this year’s event? That geothermal is alive and kicking. From Bolivia to the Caribbean, Chile to Colombia, up and down the region geothermal is making ground and is winning the governmental support the sector so critically needs. The Second Annual GEOLAC Industry Award Winners Announced! Closing GEOLAC […]