Caribbean Clean Energy News

October 5, 2020

Devastating hurricanes in Caribbean five times likelier if climate targets not met

Researchers believe the chances of a devastating storm in the Caribbean will increase five-fold if the Paris climate targets – to limit the…

October 5, 2020

Caribbean Motors steering Belize into the future with electric cars

Caribbean Motors is opening the next chapter in Belize’s legacy of positive environmental actions by bringing in Belize’s first line of electric…

October 5, 2020

Bajans keen on renewable energy

Emera Caribbean Renewables Ltd (ECRL) is reporting an increased interest in renewable energy systems among Barbadians, especially in the last year.…

October 1, 2020

Green recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean is possible and necessary

According to the World Bank Group, they “have married investment in COVID-19 response and recovery with finance that prioritizes inclusive…

September 29, 2020

Bermuda Government leads from front on electric vehicles

Contractors have been asked to respond to a request for proposal on the supply of electric vehicles for the government fleet. The Bermudian government…

September 10, 2020

Haiti makes big moves for rural solar mini-grids

The Haitian Government launched a new program for the development of privately led mini-grids in Haiti. PHARES (Programme Haïtien d’Accès des…

September 10, 2020

CDEMA and US to partner on disaster resilience

The United States government in partnership with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) launched a new USD$4.5 million initiative…

September 10, 2020

Dominican Republic power grid may prioritize hydro over solar and wind

Dominican Republic power grid coordinator OC released a report with proposals to guarantee supply in the country’s four grid geographic areas…

September 10, 2020

Jamaica to develop electricity loss reduction roadmap

IDB approved technical cooperation funds to help Jamaica’s energy ministry develop a national electricity loss reduction plan. A…