Barbados is moving forward with its national energy policy and resiliency plan, with an RFP for up to 60 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) set to be issued by the end of the month, according to Energy Minister Lisa Cummins. The projects will be built, owned, and operated by private developers, alongside plans […]
Jamaica’s government has launched the process to find a new national power grid operator ahead of the 2027 expiration of Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) license. The energy ministry is seeking consultants to design the transition framework, assess ownership transfer options, and make the sector attractive to investors. The IDB-financed consultancy will support the government’s plan […]
The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique has partnered with French developer SolarinBlue to create Soley Blé, the first offshore floating solar project in the Caribbean. Located near the Pointe des Grives terminal in Fort-de-France Bay, the 1–4 MWp project will enhance the port’s energy independence and reduce its carbon footprint as part of Martinique’s broader […]