Caribbean Clean Energy Archives - Page 5 of 48

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 […]
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
EIB and CDB launch US$109.4 million initiative to improve water management and protect Caribbean oceans
November 7, 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched a US$109.4 million initiative to enhance water supply management and protect the ocean ecosystem across the Caribbean. The funding will support projects aimed at improving clean water access, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, and flood prevention, while also addressing climate change impacts […]
Ecoener secures concession for 60MWp solar PV project with battery storage in the Dominican Republic
October 24, 2024
Spanish renewable energy developer Ecoener has received approval from the Dominican Republic government to build the 60MWp Payita 2 solar PV project in Nagua, which will include a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system. Source: PV Tech
Dominica secures US$38.9 million loan for new transmission system
October 24, 2024
Dominica has secured a US$38.9 million loan to build a new transmission system, a key step towards advancing resilience and sustainability. Source: WriteUps24
DOE finalizes US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project
October 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized an US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project, Project Marahu. The initiative will include two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery systems, providing 200 MW of solar capacity and 285 MW of battery storage. Source: Canary Media
Grenada advances renewable energy with licensing of eight new solar power producers
October 10, 2024
Grenada’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has granted licenses to eight investors under its Small-Scale Independent Power Producers (SSIPP) program, launched in 2021 to enhance the country’s energy diversification and reduce fossil fuel dependence. This initiative allows local producers to own solar plants and sell renewable energy to GRENLEC. Source: Caribbean Loop News