Aruba - New Energy Events

U.S. firm Eagle LNG signs deal to set up Aruba receiving terminal
December 20, 2021
U.S. firm Eagle LNG Partners signed a long-term contract to set up a $100-million liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving and regasification terminal in Aruba with domestic power and water utility WEB Aruba, the companies said. The Aruba LNG terminal, located at Refineria di Aruba, the site of an idled refinery in the city of San […]
Aruban resort begins solar powered transformation
February 25, 2021
The Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa in Aruba has taken a major step in its green journey with the launch of a new solar panel project. The resort, which has been Green Globe Certified for years, has installed 100 kWh of solar panels, enough to generate 20 percent of its electricity from solar energy. […]
Aruba releases waste-to-energy RFP
December 12, 2018
The Government of Aruba solicits proposals from the waste-to-energy industry for the implementation of a “Solid Waste Treatment Facility” through a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process. More information and the registration page can be found via this link. Dialogue and clarifications from/to Proposers will go via the email swtf.tender@gobierno.aw (with subject: “company name”-“dialogue topic”).
Aruban beach resort named ‘world’s most sustainable’ is now carbon neutral
September 26, 2018
The Bucati & Tara resort was just certified carbon neutral, the first in the Caribbean to receive the distinction. The company reduced their greenhouse gas emissions, and offset remaining emissions with carbon credits through its Vader Piet wind farm. Other sustainable practices include offering reusable water canteens to guests, reducing food waste, and providing energy […]
Aruba releases RFI for sustainable waste management
February 14, 2018
Seeking a national transition to sustainable waste management, the Government of Aruba is actively requesting solutions from the public. Aruba’s objective is to process waste sources so that products can be recovered, and remaining waste will be treated with environmentally friendly methods – a version of a circular economy. For more information regarding this […]
Microgrids announced for Aruba and US Virgin Islands
June 27, 2017
Austin, Texas-based Ideal Power on June 22 announced it is building a 200kW off-grid solar +storage and diesel microgrid system at a commercial facility on the US Virgin Island. Six Ideal Power Stabiliti units will replace on-site diesel-fueled power generation with solar PV and LiB capacity. All three power generation assets will be integrated into […]
WEB Aruba N.V.’s ‘Sunrise Solar Park’ gets a ‘green light’ for initiation
May 25, 2017
The island of Aruba is preparing for what will be one of the largest solar parks constructed to date in the Caribbean, according to the C.E.O – C.O.O of WEB Aruba N.V., Mr. Luis Oduber. WEB Aruba N.V. and Spanish company, ISOTRON have partnered up to make this project a reality and officially marked the […]
Aruba Commits to 100 Percent Renewables
November 22, 2016
Among the islands of the Caribbean, Aruba stands as an example with its commitment to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. Plans include building new solar and wind farms, converting waste to energy, and working to increase energy efficiency. New strategies for efficiency are being developed to combat the high cost of energy, […]
Aruba: storage top obstacle for progress on renewables
May 9, 2016
Aruba’s Prime Minister, Mike Eman, told climate wire that the nation will source half of its energy from renewable sources by the end of this year. In order to achieve its target of 100% renewables by 2020, Aruba will face the challenge of constant energy flows from PV and wind sources. “When you have a […]