Caribbean Clean Energy - New Energy Events

Barbados to launch 60 MW battery storage and onshore wind project tenders as part of US$9.5 billion energy transition plan
October 24, 2025
Barbados is moving forward with its national energy policy and resiliency plan, with an RFP for up to 60 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) set to be issued by the end of the month, according to Energy Minister Lisa Cummins. The projects will be built, owned, and operated by private developers, alongside plans […]
Cuba continues push for renewable energy, 19 wind farms under construction
October 24, 2025
Cuba now operates 32 photovoltaic parks out of the 55 planned for 2025, providing a total of 715 MW and contributing 9% of the country’s electricity generation in September, up from 2% in January. Additionally, 19 wind farms totaling 415 MW are under construction pushing Cuba toward exceeding its 1,000 MW renewable target this year. […]
Guyana partners with InterEnergy Group in US$15.6 million deal to modernize power grid and advance smart infrastructure
October 9, 2025
Guyana Power and Light (GPL) signs a US$15.6 million agreement with the Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy Group to help modernize and strengthen Guyana’s electricity system. Over the next two years, InterEnergy will provide engineering, project management, and advisory support to upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, and lay the groundwork for a nationwide smart grid. The company will […]
Martinique to host the Caribbean’s first offshore floating solar project with SolarinBlue partnership
October 9, 2025
The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique has partnered with French developer SolarinBlue to create Soley Blé, the first offshore floating solar project in the Caribbean. Located near the Pointe des Grives terminal in Fort-de-France Bay, the 1–4 MWp project will enhance the port’s energy independence and reduce its carbon footprint as part of Martinique’s broader […]
Montserrat launches tender for 1 MW solar-and-storage project to boost energy resilience
October 9, 2025
Montserrat has launched a tender for the design and construction of a solar-plus-storage project in Shinlands, in the island’s north. The 1 MW solar plant will be paired with a battery energy storage system to enhance grid stability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The government is seeking qualified engineering, procurement, and construction firms, with […]
Bermuda launches tender for 10 MW floating solar project
September 11, 2025
Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority has launched a tender process for up to 10 MW of floating solar, which could be developed at one large site or across multiple smaller locations. The projects will connect to the island’s 22 kV grid, with the process unfolding in three phases: an expression of interest now, requests for qualification in […]
Guyana launches net billing program to expand rooftop solar and boost distributed energy generation
July 9, 2025
Guyana has launched a net billing program to promote the adoption of rooftop photovoltaic systems up to 100 kW, with larger systems allowed based on customer demand and grid approval. The initiative, led by the Guyana Energy Agency and GPL Inc., enables users to earn credits for excess energy fed into the grid, with unused […]
UK and CDEMA sign MoU to strengthen Caribbean disaster preparedness ahead of 2025 hurricane season
June 13, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the UK has signed a new MoU with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response across the region. The agreement, signed in Barbados, includes adaptable emergency funding mechanisms such as an immediate mobilization fund to enable rapid deployment of response teams […]
CAF and CDB sign landmark MoU to expand development financing and collaboration in the Caribbean
June 13, 2025
CAF and the CDB have signed a landmark MoU to deepen collaboration and expand development financing across the Caribbean. Signed during the CDB’s 54th Annual Meeting in Brasília, the agreement outlines joint efforts in project financing, technical assistance, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in key sectors such as climate action, energy, water, and infrastructure. Source: CAF