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Costa Rica sees near 100% renewable electricity supply and export
August 6, 2019
Costa Rica has reported record-high electricity generation figures earlier this year, with 99.99% of electricity derived from renewable sources. The National Energy Control Centre published these figures, which in May surpassed every recorded monthly electricity generation count. These electricity output permitted the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) to sell electricity from renewable sources to […]
50MW geothermal project in Chile expected in 2024
June 4, 2019
The geothermal project ‘Mariposa’ in Chile’s Maule region is expected to enter into service in 2024. Energy output from the geothermal plant will be incorporated into the national grid. The 50MW project is a joint venture led by the Energy Development Corporation and Alterra, two established companies in the renewable energy field. A further 50MW […]
Martinique makes strides towards energy self-sufficiency
March 18, 2019
With the 14MW Grand-Rivière wind park inaugurated last month, and further projects on the way, Martinique has been making strides towards achieving its goal of being energy self-sufficient by relying on renewable energy by 2030. The Grand-Rivière wind park counts seven wind turbines, and will provide electricity to 10 000 homes – 5% of the […]
Puerto Rico authorities receive bids for utility grid’s concession
December 10, 2018
Puerto Rico’s Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) has received proposals from five private companies bidding for the management and operation of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority’s (Prepa), transmission and distribution system. These requests for a public-private partnership will be evaluated to determine the best contender “to carry out the transformation and modernization of the energy system […]
Solar companies in Puerto Rico formalise partnership
December 7, 2018
The Solar & Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA-PR) is now an official affiliate of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a trade association that represents the U.S. solar industry. “This partnership was a natural outgrowth following the solar industry’s response to last year’s devastating hurricanes,” Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA’s president and CEO said in […]
Barbados to develop climate risk management plan
December 6, 2018
Barbados officials have announced the development of an Integrated Climate Risk Management Roadmap for its renewable energy sector. The project aims to work towards the island’s 2030 targets for renewable energy, by supporting investments and deployment in the Renewable Energy Sector, and ensuring resilience in every step of energy production and distribution networks. This is […]
Costa Rica reaches milestone in wind energy generation
November 21, 2018
Costa Rica’s National Electric System (SEN) reached its highest number in generation of wind power since it began operating. Costa Rica was the first country in Latin America to add wind energy to its electricity matrix, in 1996. This year, the country has accumulated over 1500 GW/h, surpassing the 1290 GW/h generated in 2017, with […]
Barbados’ Minister emphasises importance of education in developing green energy innovation
November 5, 2018
Barbados’ Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams addressed attendees of the Sixth international Conference on Higher Education and emphasised the importance of utilising graduates’ skills to help Barbados’ reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. The role of education, he noted, is essential in developing a culture of practical research and […]
Bill pushes for Puerto Rico to have 100% renewable energy by 2050
October 18, 2018
Puerto Rico Senate Vice President Larry Seilhamer and Minority Leader Eduardo Bhatia introduced a bill to the U.S. Senate which proposes a regulatory framework and energy policy to transform Puerto Rico’s energy sector and strengthen the island’s resilience. The bill would end Puerto Rico Electric Power (Prepa)’s monopoly, and allow “a robust, accessible and efficient […]