Caribbean Clean Energy Archives - Page 4 of 47

EGE Haina receives greenlight for 100 MW wind and solar project in the Dominican Republic
December 19, 2024
EGE Haina has received approval for a 100 MW renewable energy project in the Dominican Republic, comprising a wind farm in Valverde province and a solar farm in San Cristóbal province. This initiative supports EGE Haina’s goal to reach 1,000 MW from renewable sources by 2030. Source: Renewables Now
UK announces US$10.7 million funding for Grenada’s geothermal energy development
December 19, 2024
The UK has announced a US$10.7 million funding package to support Grenada’s Geothermal Energy Development Project. The investment will fund critical resource testing, including drilling exploratory wells to evaluate geothermal electricity potential. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Trinidad and Tobago advances renewable energy goals with LiDAR deployment for wind resource assessment
December 19, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago has successfully deployed LiDAR devices in Orange Valley and Galeota to measure wind data for the onshore Wind Resource Assessment Programme (WRAP), marking a milestone in its renewable energy journey. Supported by the European Union and coordinated by the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), the initiative aims to achieve the […]
Dominican Republic targets 25% renewable energy by 2025
December 6, 2024
The Dominican Republic is aiming to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, as part of its commitment to energy diversification. Solar energy will spearhead this transition, with penetration expected to grow from 8% to 17% within a year. Source: Net Zero Circle
Bahamas announces US$300 million debt-for-nature swap for marine conservation
December 6, 2024
The Bahamas has refinanced US$300 million of its external debt, securing over US$120 million for marine conservation and climate change mitigation projects. This “debt-for-nature” deal, the fifth of its kind globally, was made with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other financial partners. Source: AP News
Trinidad and Tobago launches wind resource assessment for future wind energy deployment
December 6, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago has initiated the onshore “Wind Resource Assessment Programme (WRAP)” by deploying Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) devices at Orange Valley and Galeota to measure wind data for the next 12-18 months. This project marks the first step towards wind energy development in the country. The successful deployment follows a consultancy supported by […]
Jamaica awards large-scale solar projects to Wigton Energy and SunTerra Energy
December 6, 2024
Wigton Energy and SunTerra Energy Jamaica have won bids to develop large-scale solar projects in Jamaica following a 100 MW renewables tender held in 2023. Wigton Energy will build a 49.83 MW plant in Clarendon, while SunTerra Energy will construct a 50 MW plant in Trelawny. Both companies will own, operate, and negotiate power purchase […]
CTO advocates for climate-resilient tourism at COP29, urges action for SIDS
November 21, 2024
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is using its platform at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to spotlight the severe climate challenges faced by small island developing states (SIDS), with a focus on the vulnerability of the Caribbean’s tourism sector. As tourism is central to the region’s economy, the CTO aims to highlight the impacts of climate […]
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 […]