WB Supports SunEdison’s Solar Plans in Honduras
The political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of the World Bank announces support of SunEdison’s development and operation of three solar power plans in Honduras.
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White Paper on Microgrids and their Role in Transforming Energy Grids
A whitepaper released this week by microgridknowledge.com highlights that microgrids are “a key feature of the new clean and efficient electrical infrastructure that is beginning to transform […] energy grids.”
St Kitts and Nevis Receive RE Loan from WB & IDA
St Kitts and Nevis are to benefit from $120 million in World Bank and International Development Association funding focused on growing competitiveness, renewable energy and human development.
Cuba to Increase Renewable Energy Output by Six Times
The Director of Cuba ’s Renewable Energy Department and CREF 2015 Speaker, Rosell Guerra, predicts that the county’s renewable energy output will increase by six times over the next few years.
First of 21 Solar Projects Goes Live in Honduras
This month, Honduras went live with the first of twenty-one approved solar projects. Eight more are expected to go live by the end of July. When completed, the total PV output will reach 600MW. Read more here.
Nicaraguense de Electricidad Seeks Hydroelectric Plant Equipment
Nicaragua’s utility, Nicaraguense de Electricidad (ENEL) has released a tender for a supplier of plant equipment for the rehabilitation of two 50 MW hydroelectric projects. The project is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and others.
IRENA Study on Mexico’s Renewable Energy Potential
An International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has study found that Mexico could increase its renewable energy mix from 4.4% to 20% by 2030.
Clinton Foundation & RMI Promote Green Energy in the Caribbean
This week the Clinton Foundation’s Climate Initiative and the Rocky Mountain institute have joined forces to promote green energy in the Caribbean. Through this partnership, green energy projects from across the region will be selected, financed and developed.
CAF & Exergy Announce Sponsorship of GEOLAC 2015
The organizers of GEOLAC 2015 are excited to announce that CAF, Development Bank of Latin America, and Exergy, the developers and producers of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems, have renewed their sponsorship of GEOLAC for 2015. New Energy Events looks forward to working with Exergy and CAF on a highly successful event in Managua, and […]