Caribbean Clean Energy Archives - Page 8 of 47

Fairfield Solar Plant commences operations in Grand Bahama
May 16, 2024
Lucayas Solar Power Ltd celebrated the inauguration of the Fairfield Solar Plant, one of two solar facilities in Grand Bahama. The projectt is financed by IDB Invest and underpinned by a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Grand Bahama Power Company Limited. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Caribbean Broilers Group invests in solar plants to enhance sustainability
May 16, 2024
Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested in four solar photovoltaic power plants for its farms across Jamaica, partnering with Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited. The newly unveiled solar plant at Peninsula Hatchery Farms in Linstead, St Catherine, produces 0.30 MWp. Additional plants include CB Foods Cold Storage Distribution Centre (1.1 MWp), Newport Mills in Kingston (0.50 […]
Sunrun develops Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico
May 16, 2024
Sunrun has launched a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico, enabling residents to contribute energy from their solar-plus-storage systems to stabilize the island’s electrical grid. Source: PV Magazine USA
IDB Invest and DFC launch new co-financing framework for Latin America and the Caribbean
May 3, 2024
IDB Invest and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a new co-financing framework to bolster collaboration on high-impact development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As an extension of the Americas Partnership Platform, announced by US President Joe Biden, the framework streamlines the process for providing up to US$50 million […]
Jamaica initiates ‘Blue Green Facility’ to address climate challenges
May 3, 2024
The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with various international partners including the Green Climate Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group, and others, is discussing the establishment of a “Blue Green Facility” aimed at providing up to US$ 500 million over five years. The fund will comprise a combination of grants, concessional debt, guarantees, and […]
Celebrating Excellence: Winners of 6th Annual CREF Industry Awards Announced
May 2, 2024
New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), are excited to announce the seven recipients of its 6th annual CREF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize outstanding achievement in the Caribbean’s transition to a clean energy future – were celebrated on stage during the 16th annual CREF in Miami. The Awards […]
LASCO distributors completes solar pilot project in partnership with UWI and USAID
April 15, 2024
LASCO Distributors has completed the UWI/LASCO Solar Pilot Project, installing a 500 kW PV+ system at its facility in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and a 10 kW Solar Hybrid system at the Central Village Multi-Purpose Centre. Developed with USAID and JERA, this project is one of Jamaica’s largest and will serve as a research and […]
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) partners with Sumec for 18 MW solar parks
April 14, 2024
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) has partnered with Chinese company Sumec to construct solar parks in Guyana totaling 18 MW. Funding for the projects is sourced from the government’s Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund, managed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister to lead renewable energy funding talks in Abu Dhabi
April 14, 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing for an international trip focused on securing funding for a groundbreaking renewable energy project and participating in two prominent panel discussions. His itinerary includes a crucial visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he plans to engage in further talks with a consortium interested […]