Caribbean Clean Energy - New Energy Events

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
Cuba adds 65.6 MW with three new solar parks as part of 2025 renewable energy plan
June 13, 2025
Cuba has inaugurated three new solar parks—Hoyo Colorado, Mal Tiempo, and La Carolina—each with 21.87 MW of installed capacity, adding a total of 65.6 MW to the national grid. These are part of a broader 2025 plan to build 55 solar parks, 12 of which are now operational, contributing 261.6 MW to the National Electricity […]
Guyana invests US$4.2 million to expand off-grid solar access in 21 Amerindian villages
May 29, 2025
Guyana has approved a US$4.2 million investment to upgrade solar systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five administrative regions, aiming to expand off-grid renewable energy access. The initiative is expected to benefit around 12,700 residents. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colombia launches first solar project for vulnerable communities
May 29, 2025
Colombia has inaugurated its first solar installation for vulnerable populations in Tierralta, Córdoba. Led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Fenoge, the project aims to reduce electricity bills by up to 15% for 500 low-income families. It is part of a broader plan to install 14 solar farms across the region to expand […]
Virgin Islands Energy office closes US$500,ooo in loans to expand solar access for homeowners
May 29, 2025
The V.I. Energy Office has closed over $500,000 in renewable energy loans through its Solar Plus Financing (SPF) pilot program, enabling 17 homeowners to install solar and battery storage systems with no money down. Source: VI Consortium
RFP issued for five solar-plus-storage resiliency hubs in Puerto Rico
May 15, 2025
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), with support from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the installation of five solar-plus-storage resiliency hubs in underserved communities in Puerto Rico. This project, aimed at providing reliable electricity during and after natural disasters, is part of a multi-year commitment by the […]
Cuba launches construction of 40 solar-powered EV charging stations
April 25, 2025
Cuba has announced the construction of 40 photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging stations, starting in Havana, where most of the country’s nearly 50,000 electric vehicles are located. The project, led by state-owned Cimex, will roll out in four stages of 10 stations each. Each station will generate 600 kWh of solar energy daily and store 122 […]
EIB supports Barbados groundbreaking green hydrogen project
March 13, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing the Renewstable Barbados (RSB) project, which integrates solar power with green hydrogen storage to reduce the island’s reliance on imported fossil fuels by 50%. Developed by HDF and Rubis SCA, the project will establish Barbados’ first green hydrogen storage project and is supported by IFC, IDB Invest, and […]