Caribbean Infrastructure News

March 29, 2022

IDB issues request for EOI to assist Barbados in structuring a framework for a larger capacity of utility-scale RE and storage

The IDB issued a request for expressions of interest to assist Barbados in structuring a competitive framework to secure a larger capacity of…

March 29, 2022

CCREEE launches two data enhancement tools to assist the region in meeting its energy targets

The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) launched two data enhancement tools designed to assist the region meet its…

March 17, 2022

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signs three PPA’s for 128 MW of solar and biomass projects

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed three PPA’s for 128 MW for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 93 MW and one…

March 8, 2022

OfReg and CUC prepare for auction of renewable power projects in Cayman

Utility regulator, OfReg, is about to begin a series of auctions for renewable power projects. Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), the national…

March 2, 2022

Bermuda introduces 30 electric buses to the island

Bermuda received 30 new electric buses along with the installation of an Electric Bus Charging Facility at the Department of Public Transportation’s…

February 26, 2022

Barbados adds 14 electric buses to their fleet

The Barbados Transport Board received 14 additional electric buses, bringing the total to 49. The new additions comprise part of the initial $42…

February 26, 2022

Barbados Prime Minister proposes Regional Renewable Energy Fund

The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, proposed the establishment of a regional renewable energy fund to finance the transition towards net…

February 16, 2022

Rubis Acquires 51% of HDF’s Hydrogen Power and Storage Project in Barbados

Rubis has acquired 51% of HDF’s hydrogen power and storage project in Barbados. Producing baseload power for 16,000 Barbadians from solar and…

February 15, 2022

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre Wins Energy Globe Award

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) won the Energy Globe Award at the end of 2021 for its work in transforming the water sector in…