New Fortress Energy LLC has plans to become a hydrogen supplier within the next decade, to achieve net-zero emissions. Currently, New Fortress Energy sells LNG to fuel power plants in the Caribbean, with plans to expand in other regions. He acknowledged that the goal is an ambitious one, with no guarantee that hydrogen will be […]
On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for Financing Renewable Energy Projects which found that over 80 percent of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders […]
After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone PR-GRID 2020. The conference will now take place July 14-15 at the same location, the InterContinental in San Juan. Although no cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Puerto Rico, we made the decision to postpone PR-GRID out of an abundance of caution. The safety of our […]
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, asks for a change in mindset as Jamaica embraces a new era of energy that is focused on increasing the use of renewable resources, in comments delivered at the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting at the JPS Power Station in […]
Chile will underscore its commitment to sustainable energy ahead of Expo 2020, with the announcement by the country’s government they will decarbonise the electric sector and implement 100% electric public transport by 2040 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Source
Puerto Rico is still recovering from the 6.4-magnitude quake that set off massive blackouts, and hurricane season is closing in. One thing is clear—the island needs a resilient grid, now. Grid resiliency is top of mind, but at the same time, island stakeholders are exploring the pathway to 100% renewables by 2050 (per Act 17). […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce unveiled a plan to develop the $300 million Puerto Rico Ocean Technology Complex, or PROtech, to generate ocean thermal energy. The project will be developed in five phases, starting with the RFQ process next month. Source
The Nevis geothermal project announced today that Albioma, a developer and operator of renewable energy projects in the Caribbean and worldwide, has been chosen by NREI to develop and construct the 10 MW Nevis geothermal project. Albioma has joined Schlumberger Integrated Drilling Services (IDS), of Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), a drilling company that was hired last […]
RMI, in partnership with Clinton Foundation and FCX Solar, set out to answer the question of why some solar PV systems survive hurricanes virtually unscathed while others suffer extensive damage. The Solar Under Storm reports discuss the root causes of PV system failures from hurricanes and describe recommendations for building more resilient solar PV systems. […]