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Spain to invest in Cuba’s renewable energy sector
November 29, 2018
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced his plans to keep investing in Cuba, including their renewable energy sector. The Prime Minister spoke at a forum held in Cuba for over 200 Spanish and Cuban companies. Government spokeswoman Isabel Celaa said Cuban and Spanish officials spoke at length about climate change and renewable energy. Spain is […]
A greater shift to renewables is necessary for a climate-safe world, finds report
November 28, 2018
Renewables are the key to achieving a global temperature rise below 2oC, the widely-accepted limit to avoid irreversible climate-related damage, as per a report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report also emphasised the positive benefits of a shift to renewable power. The deployment of renewable energy technologies creates jobs and stimulates […]
Honduras uses solar power to update rural electrification systems
November 27, 2018
The Honduras Institute for Community Development, and Water Sanitation has installed solar-powered decentralised electricity systems for thousands of isolated homes, schools and a health centre. This electrification plan is led by the Pro-Energía Rural, one of the largest social programmes for alternative energies in Latin America. The programme focuses on supporting the most vulnerable and […]
Israel seeking relationship with the Bahamas focusing on renewable energy
November 26, 2018
Bahamas officials recently hosted a delegation from Israel, and engaged in discussions on renewable energy investment and development. The team of Israeli delegates travelled to the Bahamas to host a seminar on renewable energy. The Deputy Chief of Staff for the Embassy of Israel to Belize and the Bahamas, Alon Lavi, emphasised the business opportunities […]
Montserrat and St. Lucia to take part in renewable energy expertise sharing platform
November 22, 2018
The UK-based Institute for Environmental Analytics recently announced its plans to share and develop its renewable energy analytics and satellite weather data platform (RE-SAT) to six island states, including two in the Caribbean. Montserrat and St. Lucia, as well as four other island states in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, will be able to use […]
Enel announces more than half of projects will be carbon-free by 2021
November 22, 2018
Global utility and electricity distributor Enel announced its plans to invest over €10 billion in 11.6GW of new renewable energy capacity from now to 2021. In a presentation detailing its 2019-2021 industrial plan, Enel announced its production would go from 48% carbon free to 62%, tipping the scales to a majority of renewable and clean […]
New financing source for climate-related projects in the Caribbean secured
November 19, 2018
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have signed a legal agreement to facilitate climate finance projects in the Caribbean. The Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) was signed on the sidelines of the GCF’s Caribbean Structured Dialogue which took place in Grenada earlier this month. The meeting brought together stakeholders to plan […]
Officials embark on study tour of Belize’s energy sites
November 16, 2018
The Belize Minister responsible for Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities will be hosting a group of CARICOM officials for a study tour of energy sites in Belize. The tour included visits to the Vaca Dam, currently in its third phase of the Macal Hydroelectric Project, the Santander Biomass Power Plant, the La Gracia Smart […]
USD 50m fund opens application process for renewable energy projects in developing countries
November 15, 2018
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Project Facility has entered its seventh funding cycle. The partnership offers over USD 50 million in funds for government-backed renewable energy projects in developing countries. Projects are invited to submit applications for funding before February 14th 2019. These are available for projects […]