Caribbean Clean Energy - Page 9 of 18

The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic reports significant growth in distributed generation
November 9, 2023
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic has reported significant growth in distributed generation through the Net Metering Program. In 2019, the country had 80 MW of distributed generation, which has now increased to over 320 MW in 2023. This distributed generation accounts for 2% of the country’s electricity supply. Source: PV Magazine […]
St. Vincent & Grenadines endorse the Bridgetown Initiative
September 28, 2023
St. Vincent & Grenadines endorsed the Bridgetown Initiative, which was created by Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, to transform the flow of climate finance to the Global South. Source: NBCSVG
The Dominican Republic has the potential to add 870 MW from pumped storage hydropower
September 14, 2023
According to a study done by Universidad Católica de Chile, the Dominican Republic could add 870 MW from pumped storage hydropower. Source: BNAmericas
Jamaica receives 42 expressions of interest in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power
August 31, 2023
The Jamaican Government received 42 submissions from companies interested in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power. Source: BN Americas
The Dominican Republic awards TSK Electronica y Electricidad SA with contract to build two solar projects
August 31, 2023
The Dominican Republic awarded Spanish group, TSK Electronica y Electricidad SA, with a contract to develop two solar plants totaling 180 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Sunfarming plans to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic
August 3, 2023
Sunfarming, a renewable energy company, is planning to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to combine solar power generation with agricultural activities, promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities. Source: Renewables Now
Antigua and Barbuda to install 15 wind turbines at existing wind farms
August 3, 2023
Antigua and Barbuda are set to install 15 wind turbines at the Parham Ridge and Sir Vivian Richards wind farms as part of the SPPARE Project. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Environment and the West Indies Oil Company, with US$15 million in financing from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund. Source: Telesurenglish
Barbados regulators order 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to support rapid decarbonization by 2030
August 3, 2023
Regulators in Barbados ordered a 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of becoming 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral economy by 2030. Source: Energy Storage
French Guiana offers to assist Guyana in the development of renewable energy
July 6, 2023
French Guiana has offered to assist Guyana in the development of renewable energy. The offer was made by French Guiana’s Minister of Energy, Marie-Laure Phinéra-Horth, during a meeting with Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat. Source: INewsGuyana