Caribbean Clean Energy - Page 15 of 17

Secondary schools in Jamaica set to reduce electricity costs by 40-70 percent through new pilot project
April 14, 2022
Thirty secondary schools in Jamaica will reduce electricity costs by 40-70 percent by increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources through the “Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Pilot Project” implemented by the Ministry of Education and Youth, the National Education Trust (NET) and Canada-based renewable energy company, Roswall Development Inc. Source: JIS
The Bahamas receives USD 9 million to construct two solar microgrids at the University of the Bahamas
April 14, 2022
The University of The Bahamas will construct two solar microgrids on Abaco through a US$9 million non-reimbursable financing agreement facilitated by the European Union Caribbean Investment Facility. Source: The Nassau Guardian
Flash Motors Company Ltd. becomes the first dedicated electric vehicle company in Jamaica
March 29, 2022
Xavier Gordon, a mechanical engineer, and Carey Escoffery, a finance professional, launched Jamaica’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle company, Flash Motors Company Ltd. The company will supply a full suite of EVs, EV service equipment, and charging network solutions across the Caribbean. Source: Cayman Loop News
The ECCB will complete construction of their solar and storage project by end of 2022
March 29, 2022
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s solar power canopy is the biggest solar-power generation system on St Kitts and Nevis. It is also the biggest solar-power system in the Eastern Caribbean operated by any entity other than a power company. Source: Central Banking
Jamaica receives proposals for pumped hydroelectric storage project
March 29, 2022
Jamaica received local and international proposals to implement a pumped hydroelectric storage project. Reportedly, the power generation could be up to 200MWh annually and could increase Jamaica’s proportion of renewable electricity generation to 50% from 13% today. Source: Energy Storage News
IDB issues request for EOI to assist Barbados in structuring a framework for a larger capacity of utility-scale RE and storage
March 29, 2022
The IDB issued a request for expressions of interest to assist Barbados in structuring a competitive framework to secure a larger capacity of utility-scale renewable energy and/or storage. The winner will create a procurement process that will include pre-qualification requirements and documents, tender documents, and evaluation criteria. Source: BN Americas
CCREEE launches two data enhancement tools to assist the region in meeting its energy targets
March 29, 2022
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) launched two data enhancement tools designed to assist the region meet its energy targets. The first, the Caricom Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH), is a data portal with renewable energy and energy efficiency applications. The second, the Caricom Energy Information System, will support government technical officers […]
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signs three PPA’s for 128 MW of solar and biomass projects
March 17, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed three PPA’s for 128 MW for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 93 MW and one biomass-based project of 35 MW. The overall investment for the plants will be $197 million. Source: Renewables Now
IDB issues EOI to help support GPL’s shift to modernize Guyana’s grid
March 17, 2022
The IDB issued a call for expressions of interest to help support Guyana Power & Light’s shift towards grid modernization. The efforts include assisting with GPL’s smart grid deployment to incorporate intermittent renewable energy systems. Source: BN Americas