{"id":248,"date":"2015-06-12T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T18:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/cref\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T03:49:05","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/cref\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is where the Caribbean energy market meets, transacts, and moves forward.<\/p>\n

Now in its 18th year, CREF convenes the full ecosystem – governments, utilities, regulators, developers, investors, and financiers – to accelerate the region’s transition to clean, resilient, and independent energy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Sets CREF Apart?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Who Attends CREF?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    CREF convenes the full value chain under one roof: ministers setting renewable mandates, utility CEOs modernizing grids, regulators designing frameworks, developers securing capital, investors allocating to the region, and technology providers scaling solutions.<\/span><\/p>

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    If you’re shaping policy, deploying capital, or building projects, you should be here.<\/p>

    • Governments & Regulators.<\/b> Showcase national strategies, connect with investors, and explore policy pathways to unlock clean energy development.<\/span><\/li>
    • Utilities & Grid Operators.<\/b> Explore technologies and partnerships to modernize infrastructure, improve resilience, and meet renewables targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    • Project Developers & EPCs.<\/b> Source capital, secure offtakers, and build the relationships that bring projects to life.<\/span><\/li>
    • Investors & Financiers.<\/b> Discover pipeline opportunities, meet trusted partners, and assess market-readiness across the region.<\/span><\/li>
    • Technology & Service Providers.<\/b> Introduce solutions to an engaged, senior audience seeking innovation at scale.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      CREF 2025 Highlights<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Why Panama City for 2026?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        In 2026, CREF lands in Panama City – a new home that brings new opportunities.<\/p>

        For attendees across the Caribbean, Panama eliminates visa friction and puts the region\u2019s most important energy platform within easier reach. As a logistics and finance hub, it also brings global investors closer to the table and strengthens connections between Caribbean and Central American markets tackling the same transition.<\/p>

        Panama is also stepping up as a regional energy leader. The country\u2019s National Energy Plan (2025-2050) launches in 2026 with a four-year cycle of renewable energy auctions – starting with hydro and wind, expanding to all technologies.<\/p>

        The government is also advancing universal electrification for 58,000 underserved households, scaling electric mobility infrastructure, and modernizing regulations to accelerate investment and grid integration.<\/p>

        It\u2019s a policy-driven transition at scale – and a timely backdrop for CREF 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        What Our Attendees Say<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \u201cCREF makes it easy to connect with the right people and turn conversations into meetings. The emphasis on meaningful engagement really sets it apart.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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        Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Econoler<\/b><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \u201cCREF is the best forum I\u2019ve found to exchange ideas and collaborate on advancing clean energy across the Caribbean. It consistently brings together the people shaping the region\u2019s energy future.\u201d\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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        \u201cAs we work to deliver on our government\u2019s clean energy mandate, CREF is an invaluable opportunity to connect with regional stakeholders and sharpen our strategic approach to energy sustainability.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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        The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is where the Caribbean energy market meets, transacts, and moves forward. Now in its 18th year, CREF convenes the full ecosystem – governments, utilities, regulators, developers, investors, and financiers – to accelerate the region’s transition to clean, resilient, and independent energy. What Sets CREF Apart? Scale and seniority. 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