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Energy Leaders Recognized at 5th annual CREF Industry Awards
April 27, 2023
THE BEST IN CARIBBEAN CLEAN ENERGY REVEALED AT CARIBBEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), the largest annual gathering of the regional energy market, announced today the 11 winners of its 5th annual CREF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize excellence in projects, programs and people […]
Clean energy and regional integration as pillars for energy security in the Caribbean
April 27, 2023
By: Gary Jackson (CCREEE), Joseph Williams (CDB), and Roberto G. Aiello (IDB) In the context of the current climate crisis, the world is shifting towards a new global energy economy characterized by an increasing uptake of clean energy technologies. At the same time, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted the conventional energy markets bringing uncertainty on […]
Exploring the Energy Transition: A Q&A with Caribbean Utility Executives
April 13, 2023
Caribbean utilities play a critical role in promoting the energy transition in the region. Their challenges? Myriad. The potential for stranded assets, short-term capital expenditure, and how to ensure dependable service to customers in an era of increasingly severe climate change effects – to name just a few. In the final weeks before the 15th […]
What does the future hold for green hydrogen in the Caribbean?
March 17, 2023
There’s plenty of hype around the potential for a green hydrogen economy in the Caribbean, but is that matched with substance and with a viable business case? New Energy gathered five leading green hydrogen and energy experts – Philip Julien (Kenesjay Green Limited), Vernon Paltoo (NGC), Thibault Menage (HDF), and Christiaan Gischler and Roberto Aiello […]

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Uruguay signs MoU with port of Rotterdam to explore green hydrogen opportunities
May 26, 2023
Uruguay signed an MoU with the port of Rotterdam to explore opportunities to cooperate on economic projects and social viability in terms of green hydrogen and its derivatives Source: GUB.uy
Neoenergia receives sustainability-linked loan from the IFC to supply renewable energy to São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul
May 26, 2023
Brazilian power company, Neoenergia, received a loan of US$160 million to supply renewable energy to São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul. Source: Latin Finance
US Vice President Harris will meet with Caribbean leaders to discuss climate change, energy, food security, and economic prosperity
May 26, 2023
US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to the Caribbean to meet with regional leaders in June. On the agenda? Climate change, energy, food security and economic prosperity. Source: Miami Herald
Jamaica issues call for expressions of interest to supply renewable energy to the island
May 26, 2023
Jamaica issued a long-awaited call for expressions of interest to supply the island with renewable energy. Jamaica’s energy Minister also mentioned the possibility of adding nuclear energy to the country’s renewable energy mix. Source: BNAmericas
Solatio Energia presents two green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Brazil
May 26, 2023
Spanish solar developer, Solatio Energia, presented two green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Brazil’s state of Piaui. The projects would require a combined investment of US$6 billion. Source: Renewables Now

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