Caribbean Infrastructure News

April 27, 2023

bp and Shell break ground on 112 MW solar plant in Trinidad and Tobago

Construction commenced on the 112 MW solar plant in Trinidad and Tobago, the project is being developed by bp and Shell. Source: EnergyNowTT

April 13, 2023

Exploring the Energy Transition: A Q&A with Caribbean Utility Executives

Caribbean utilities play a critical role in promoting the energy transition in the region. Their challenges? Myriad. The potential for stranded…

April 12, 2023

The Dominican Republic’s CNE grants concession to EGE Haina to build an 80 MWp solar farm

The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) granted rights and permits to EGE Haina to build an 80 MWp solar farm on the island.…

April 12, 2023

Puerto Rico’s utility, LUMA, is requesting US$8.2 billion in federal investments for grid reliability projects

LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico’s utility, is seeking to upgrade Puerto Rico’s electric grid and has requested US$8.2 billion from the Federal Emergency…

March 31, 2023

A solar program in Cuba aims to equip 106 water pumps with photovoltaic energy

In the Cuban province of Las Tunas, a solar program is aiming to to provide photovoltaic energy to 106 water pumps in the rural community of Cruce de…

March 31, 2023

Agreement signed to begin construction on 9.5 MW of grid-connected solar farms in Grand Bahama

A group of stakeholders, alongside an independent power producer have signed an agreement to officially begin construction of 9.5 MW of grid-connected…

March 17, 2023

Puerto Rico gears up to launch its first community-led microgrid

Puerto Rico’s community-led Adjuntas microgrid project is ready to launch. The project has become a high-profile example of how Puerto Rican…

March 17, 2023

Wavepiston will co-develop a wave energy project with YS Energies Marines Developpement to provide clean energy to local communities in Martinique

Danish ocean energy organization, Wavepiston partners with YS Energies Marines Developpement (YSEMD) to develop a wave energy project in…

March 17, 2023

China shows interest in providing solar technology to the Caribbean

China has declared its interest in collaborating with and providing solar technology to the Caribbean. According to Chinese deputy official, Liu…