Caribbean Clean Energy - Page 4 of 18

Egehid launches bidding for 43.26 MWp solar projects in the Dominican Republic
September 26, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s state hydroelectric company Egehid has initiated bidding for two solar projects totaling 43.26 MWp: Sabana Yegua (24.98 MWp) in Azua and Sabaneta (18.28 MWp) in San Juan de la Maguana. The winning bidder will manage the execution, supply, installation, testing, and startup of the projects. Additionally, Egehid has called for further exploration […]
Rum and Sargassum Inc. and UWI Cave Hill launch Barbados’ first bio-CNG vehicle with CCREEE support
September 26, 2024
With support from the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), Rum and Sargassum Inc. and UWI Cave Hill have launched the first vehicle powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG), using rum distillery wastewater and sargassum-based biomethane in Barbados. Source: CCREEE
Grenada seeks expressions of interest for 15.1 MW solar project with potential battery storage at Maurice Bishop International Airport
September 12, 2024
The Grenada Utilities Regulatory Commission is inviting expressions of interest for a 15.1 MW solar power project at Maurice Bishop International Airport, potentially including a 10.6 MW/21.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The selected developer will handle project development, operation, and maintenance for 25 years. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
MPC Capital AG launches an additional 43 MW at solar farm in the DR
September 12, 2024
MPC Capital AG launched an additional 43 MW at the Monte Plata solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The second phase represents a total investment of approximately US$45 million. Source: Renewables Now
Barbados plans to boost onshore wind power expansion
July 5, 2024
The Government of Barbados, with the support of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is ramping up its climate change mitigation and energy diversification efforts by expanding its onshore wind power capacity. Source: Wind Insider
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Guyana launches tender for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects
July 5, 2024
Guyana’s Public Utility (GPL) has initiated a tender for three utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, totaling 15 MWp of solar capacity and 22 MWh of storage. The tender, part of the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) Programme, is funded through the Guyana-Norway Partnership Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Seabased to Develop 10 MW Wave Power Park in Barbados for Green Hydrogen R&D
June 19, 2024
Dublin based company, Seabased, has entered into an MoU with the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) to develop a wave power park in Barbados. Initially starting with a 2 MW pilot and expanding to at least 10 MW, this project supports Barbados’ efforts in advancing green hydrogen research and development. Source: Renewables Now
Soleco Energy Limited closes on investment deal with Rubis Caribbean Holdings
June 19, 2024
Soleco Energy Limited closes on an investment by Rubis Caribbean Holdings (RCH). The investment will fund new projects developed by Soleco and aid in expansion across the region. Source: OUR Today