Caribbean Clean Energy Archives - Page 8 of 48

Barbados pushes for wind energy expansion with IFC partnership
May 31, 2024
The Government of Barbados is collaborating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase its onshore wind generation capacity, aiming to mitigate climate change impacts and diversify its energy mix while reducing long-term energy costs. Source: St. Vincent Times
Acciona Energia develops 63.35 MW solar project in the DR
May 31, 2024
Acciona Energia, in partnership with Grupo Pais, is developing a 63.35 MW solar project in the Dominican Republic. The Pedro Corto plant, expected to be operational by the end of 2025, will generate 189.07 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
Aqualectra and Wärtsilä sign BESS agreement for Curaçao
May 31, 2024
Aqualectra and Wärtsilä have signed a Battery Energy Storage System agreement for Curaçao. The system is designed to optimize energy management, and ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the island. Source: Curacao Chronicle
Fairfield Solar Plant commences operations in Grand Bahama
May 16, 2024
Lucayas Solar Power Ltd celebrated the inauguration of the Fairfield Solar Plant, one of two solar facilities in Grand Bahama. The projectt is financed by IDB Invest and underpinned by a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Grand Bahama Power Company Limited. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Caribbean Broilers Group invests in solar plants to enhance sustainability
May 16, 2024
Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested in four solar photovoltaic power plants for its farms across Jamaica, partnering with Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited. The newly unveiled solar plant at Peninsula Hatchery Farms in Linstead, St Catherine, produces 0.30 MWp. Additional plants include CB Foods Cold Storage Distribution Centre (1.1 MWp), Newport Mills in Kingston (0.50 […]
Sunrun develops Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico
May 16, 2024
Sunrun has launched a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico, enabling residents to contribute energy from their solar-plus-storage systems to stabilize the island’s electrical grid. Source: PV Magazine USA
IDB Invest and DFC launch new co-financing framework for Latin America and the Caribbean
May 3, 2024
IDB Invest and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a new co-financing framework to bolster collaboration on high-impact development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As an extension of the Americas Partnership Platform, announced by US President Joe Biden, the framework streamlines the process for providing up to US$50 million […]
Jamaica initiates ‘Blue Green Facility’ to address climate challenges
May 3, 2024
The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with various international partners including the Green Climate Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group, and others, is discussing the establishment of a “Blue Green Facility” aimed at providing up to US$ 500 million over five years. The fund will comprise a combination of grants, concessional debt, guarantees, and […]
Celebrating Excellence: Winners of 6th Annual CREF Industry Awards Announced
May 2, 2024
New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), are excited to announce the seven recipients of its 6th annual CREF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize outstanding achievement in the Caribbean’s transition to a clean energy future – were celebrated on stage during the 16th annual CREF in Miami. The Awards […]