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UK’s top trade official on the Caribbean energy transition: ‘There is no time to waste’

From our Editorial Team

By: Darren Henry, UK Trade Envoy to the Commonwealth Caribbean We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging, crops are failing. It is vital that as we approach the next United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26 in Glasgow, we increase climate ambition around the world, […]
Q&A with Paraguay’s Renewable Energy Chief on the Green Hydrogen Market

From our Editorial Team

Paraguay is poised to enter the green hydrogen market. The country is keenly aware of the limitations of fossil fuel dependency. By the same token they also know they have a huge comparative advantage when it comes to hydrogen production, with daily electricity surpluses generated at a very low cost. New Energy sat down with […]
Caribbean Clean Energy: A Reality Check

From our Editorial Team

A powerhouse line-up of women leaders, representing islands across the Caribbean and Hawaii, gave their perspectives on a broad scope of Caribbean clean energy topics including how Covid has impacted the energy transition, the impact on project pipelines and how policymakers and multilaterals are responding. This discussion took place during a webinar on Wednesday, October […]
The Evolving Utility: An Interview with FortisTCI CEO, Ruth Forbes

From our Editorial Team

Following her recent appointment as the new President and CEO of FortisTCI, we sat down with Ruth Forbes to talk about the clean energy transition in the Caribbean, her priorities for the Turks and Caicos utility, and how women can take a bigger role in the energy sector. You joined FortisTCI in 2006, and have […]

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Industry Analysis

Chile will produce hydrogen through wind energy

Enel Green Power Chile, plans to participate with Andes Mining & Energy and potential partners ENAP, Siemens Energy and Porsche, in the installation of a pilot plant for the production of green hydrogen through powered by wind energy in the Magallanes Region. Source
IDB supports COVID-19 resilience in Caribbean countries

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$50 million loan to support member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and their response to the health, social and economic consequences caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Source
Caribbean Corporate Leaders

During the 2020 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum in November, we gathered Caribbean corporate leaders to discuss the following topics: Has Covid-19 impacted the way in which corporations think about energy supply for their businesses? Are utilities and governments doing enough to ensure the supply of low cost and reliable electricity to, in turn, ensure the […]
In the Caribbean, climate change is a gender issue

Caribbean countries are vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. For women in the region who already face social inequalities and make up 70 percent of the poor, climate change will only exacerbate disparities. Source
Scientists link record-breaking hurricane season to climate crisis in Central America

Climate scientists say that this year’s record-breaking hurricane season and the “unprecedented” double blow for Central America has a clear link to the climate crisis. Source

Webinars

Caribbean Clean Energy: A Reality Check
October 21, 2020
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October 07, 2020
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Caribbean Leaders on Post-Pandemic Opportunities
September 23, 2020
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