The Chilean Energy Ministry has awarded a license for geothermal exploitation of the Peumayén concession in souther Chile to Transmark Chile SpA. Transmark Renewables is an international company specializing in the global development of geothermal energy, with presence in three continents. One of the regional centres of the company is in Chile. A license was […]
A memorandum of intent between the Cuba and EU was signed approving the financing of cooperation projects worth €61. 5 million. The aims of this agreement is to strengthen the cooperation in various areas, including adaptation to climate change, renewable energy and food security. These projects will be fulfilled through the support for the modernisation […]
The Bolivian power utility ENDE has announced it would extend the deadline for its tender calling for expressions of interest for a geothermal project planned in Bolivia. The deadline has been extended to April 30, 2019. This will give the opportunity to an interested party to submit their interest for consultancy services on surface studies […]
Solarize St. John has launched an initiative to offer lower solar energy costs for all residents of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The initiative will allow all residents to use clean and renewable energy, and provide discounts to families who cannot pay the upfront costs of installing new solar energy systems. With an initial donation […]
The Government of Argentina has announced that it will act as Country Co-Host of GEOLAC 2019. Bringing a substantial delegation to GEOLAC, the Ministry of Energy & Mines will also lead an investment workshop on July 17th. The workshop, which is open to all GEOLAC delegates, will lay out how geothermal fits into, RenovAr, Argentina’s […]
The organizers of GEOLAC are pleased to announce that the GDF will feature prominently at GEOLAC 2019. In addition to exploring how GDF funds have been deployed, and with what successes and lessons learned, the GDF will also support a series of discussions focused on how multilateral technical assistance can best be utilized to advance […]
Jamaica’s power utility, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) announced it would commission a USD 25 million energy storage facility. The 24.5MW plant will be the first facility of its kind in Jamaica, and will help to address power fluctuations. This storage facility will act like a battery, charging when solar and wind-energy plants generate energy […]
A 1MW solar farm is to be constructed in Lethem, Guyana. The $564 million project is pending approval from the international tender. Once approval is received, the project should enter into commission within the year. The solar farm will replace the diesel-based electricity supply with a stable and clean energy source. The Minister of Public […]
Costa Rica has announced it will install 34 fast charging centres for electric vehicles across the country. The map for the location of the charging centres was announced as the Law of Incentives and Promotion for Electric Transportation was signed last week. The project was led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the […]