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Winners of the 2nd Annual CARIF Industry Awards Announced
September 27, 2024
Miami, Florida – September 24, 2024 – New Energy Events, organizers of the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF), proudly announces the winners of the 2nd Annual CARIF Industry Awards, recognizing excellence in leadership, innovation, and the advancement of resilient infrastructure across the Caribbean. The prestigious awards were presented during a ceremony at the 8th Annual CARIF, […]
Paraguay positioned to become South America’s Silicon Valley with clean energy advantage
November 21, 2024
Paraguay, often overshadowed by its larger neighbors Argentina and Brazil, is poised to become a key player in South America’s tech sector. As the world’s largest net exporter of clean energy, with 99.9% of its electricity generated from zero-emission sources, the country is uniquely positioned to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Barbados takes major step towards battery energy storage procurement
November 21, 2024
Barbados is advancing towards procurement of 60 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS), a key step to integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid. The Ministry of Energy and Business announced that a Request for Information (RFI) for new storage capacity and Competitive Procurement term sheets was launched on November 8. Source: GIS Barbados
Caribbean Export and CCREEE renew partnership to drive renewable energy and energy efficiency in the Caribbean at COP29
November 21, 2024
At COP29 on Energy Day, the Caribbean Export Development Agency and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency across the Caribbean. The partnership focuses on supporting Caribbean businesses through technical assistance, capacity building, and the joint development of projects to […]

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Dominica advances with first geothermal power plant project
December 6, 2024
Dominica is progressing with its first geothermal power project, with site preparation for the 10 MW plant underway. Construction is expected to begin by early 2025, following the completion of excavation work. The government has signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies Inc. to finance, operate, and maintain the plant, with ownership transferring to the government […]
Unicamp launches largest university microgrid in Latin America
December 6, 2024
The State University of Campinas (Unicamp) has launched the CampusGrid microgrid on its Barão Geraldo campus, the largest university microgrid in Latin America and the Caribbean. This US$7.7 million project integrates a 565 kW solar system with a 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) that provides up to two hours of autonomy, along with […]
Chile approves 250 MW “BESS La Isla” project for enhanced grid flexibility and decarbonization goals
December 6, 2024
The Chilean Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) has approved the 250 MW “Battery Energy Storage System – BESS La Isla” project in Llay Llay, Valparaíso, which will use lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology with a total capacity of 1,250 MWh. The project aims to integrate with the National Electric System to enhance flexibility, security, and […]
Acciona and Kallpa Generación partner to develop a 225 MW PV plant
December 6, 2024
Acciona has partnered with Peruvian company Kallpa Generación to build a 225 MW photovoltaic plant in La Joya, Arequipa. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Chile, EU, and OLADE launch initiative to strengthen Latin America’s capacity for hydrogen certification and export
December 6, 2024
The Chilean government, the European Union, and OLADE have launched a project aimed at strengthening Latin America’s capacity to meet international standards for certifying low- or zero-emission hydrogen and its derivatives for export. This initiative focuses on boosting the clean energy market in the region by identifying regulatory requirements and standards through workshops and technical […]

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