Nevis geothermal project to begin drilling phase in early October

September 26, 2017

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 […]

Chinese company wins bid for Cuba’s 3.9 MW solar project

September 26, 2017

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 […]

José H. Román Morales, President of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission, Confirms Role at CREF

September 25, 2017

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 […]

CABEF releases RFP to fund Caribbean RE/EE projects

September 15, 2017

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 […]

Support CARILEC’s Recovery and Restoration Efforts in the Caribbean

From our Editorial Team

September 14, 2017

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 inaugurates first solar farm

September 13, 2017

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 […]

UAE to fund renewable projects on five islands

September 13, 2017

Following the February opening of the $50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, the United Arab Emirates has selected the Funds first five projects in Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. According to the UAE, the projects symbolize what renewables and partnership can offer, particularly following Hurricane Irma. Barbuda will see immediate implementation of […]

St. Lucian minister calls for increased resiliency of public infrastructure

September 13, 2017

Following a tour of the island after Hurricane Irma, St. Lucia’s Economic Development, Housing, and Transport minister, Guy Joseph, issues a call to revisit building codes for public infrastructure. “I think that in Saint Lucia, me for example, as Minister of Housing, if we are going to be engaged in the construction of public housing, […]

Drilling rig soon to arrive at Nevis geothermal project

September 12, 2017

With limited news over the past few months, the developer of the geothermal project on Nevis in the Caribbean has now announced that it was able to clear the site for the drilling rig a mere  four days prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irma. With the completion of the preparation, the Nevis Geothermal project […]