In the wake of two devastating storms, the World Bank Group will convene stakeholders to support efforts to build power networks which are resilient to extreme weather events. Participation is by-invitation-only. Please contact Judith Filc at jfilc@newenergyevents.com to request more information.
CABEF, BMR Energy, WRB Energy, MPC Renewable Energies and Portland Private Equity are among funds actively looking for projects at CREF 2017. CABEF, a recently capitalized VC fund backed by the Multilateral Investment Fund, will host a private meeting for project sponsors and owners looking for financing. CABEF recently announced an RFP for projects; information here.
New additions include Roger Blackman, Managing Director of Barbados Light & Power; David Delaire, Head of Asset Management at MPC Renewable Energies; Hon. Jennifer MacIntyre, Ambassador for Climate Change for the Government of Canada; and Fernando Alvarado, Managing Partner of the Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund (CABEF). View all speakers.
Nevis Renewable Energy International (NREI) geothermal developers are preparing for the commencement of the project’s first phase. In a Sept 12th interview, local NREI representative – McLevon “Mackie” Tross, said the drilling phase will begin in the first week of October, with production well drilling planned for early 2018. “We expect the equipment to be arriving […]
Cuba has ambitious solar plans to install upwards of 700 MW of solar PV, and China is once again playing a part in that growth. Risen Energy, a Chinese based solar energy module manufacturer, has won the contract for a 3.9MW solar project in Cuba. It was reported earlier this year that a Chinese contractor […]
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that Hon. José Román Morales, President of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission (PREC) will participate as a speaker at CREF. Over the course of an interactive on-stage interview which will kick off proceedings on October 20th, Mr. Román Morales will address key issues around the regulation of Puerto […]
The Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund (CABEF), a clean energy and energy efficiency investment and financing fund, seeks to receive project proposals from owners, developers and project sponsors seeking financing for their renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The deadline to submit a proposal is October 15, 2017. Eligible projects for the Fund include utility-scale […]
Updated September 19th 2017 We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to those impacted by Hurricane Irma, and to those currently being impacted by Hurricane Maria. Our thoughts are with you. In light of incredibly difficult conditions in the Caribbean, we want to share how CARILEC is supporting regional recovery and restoration efforts: […]
Colombia’s efforts to diversify its electricity mix is finally coming to fruition. The first utility-scale solar project is now online, a 9.8 MW ground-mounted project with modules provided by Jinko Solar. Colombian renewable energy company, Celsia, developed the project and has plans to develop a further 250 MW in Colombia and Panama. PV projects registered […]