Caribbean Infrastructure News

February 29, 2024

Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company plans solar plant construction

The Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company (EGEPC) in the Dominican Republic, which operates two coal-fired power units totaling 720 MW, is…

February 29, 2024

Caribbean Energy Chamber launched to address energy challenges in the region

The Caribbean Energy Chamber Inc. (CEC) has been launched with the aim of addressing the energy challenges in the Caribbean and prioritizing…

February 15, 2024

IDB supports Barbados’ sustainable development goals with US$100 million loan

The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US$100 million loan for Barbados to advance its sustainable development goals by modernizing…

February 15, 2024

Enhancing climate resilience in Antigua and Barbuda

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, is moving ahead with efforts to enhance climate resilience…

February 15, 2024

IDB Invest and JPS sign US$100 million deal to upgrade Jamaica’s power infrastructure

IDB Invest and Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) have signed a US$100 million financing deal aimed at bolstering JPS’ capital…

February 1, 2024

Dominican Republic launches bid for 22 MW solar park

Dominican Republic state hydroelectric company, Egehid began the bidding process to develop a US$17 million solar project in San Juan. The call is for…

January 19, 2024

The Dominican Republic inaugurates 97 MW of solar from two plants

The Dominican Republic started operation at two solar plants that total a capacity of 97 MW. The developer, Ecoener, plans to have five PV parks in…

January 19, 2024

Deetken Impact awarded USAID climate grant to advance sustainable energy projects in the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Investment Program provides a US$600K grant to the newly launched Caribbean Inclusive Climate Finance Initiative to fund a…

January 19, 2024

The Bahamas secures US$500 million loan backed by an IDB guarantee

The Bahamas has finalized a US$500 million 10-year commercial loan backed by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) guarantee. The loan will be used…