Caribbean ESG - New Energy Events

EGE Haina secures US$100 million green loan
March 27, 2025
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
World Bank approves US$320 million strategic partnership to support Haiti’s recovery
March 13, 2025
The World Bank Group has launched a new five-year partnership (2025-2029) to help Haiti recover from economic and social challenges. The strategy focuses on immediate relief for vulnerable populations while laying the foundation for long-term recovery. With a US$320 million grant investment, the initiative aims to strengthen economic governance, create jobs, and sustain essential services. […]
IDB Invest and JICA launch US$1 billion fund to boost sustainable investment in Latin America
February 28, 2025
IDB Invest and JICA have launched the US$1 billion TADAC Fund, JICA’s first private-sector fund with the IDB and its largest in Latin America and the Caribbean, to co-finance sustainable projects and catalyze private investment. The initiative aligns with IDB Invest’s “originate-to-share” model, which promotes collaboration to bridge the region’s financing gap. The fund may […]
Ecoener secures US$43.1 million Proparco loan for renewable energy in the Dominican Republic
February 28, 2025
Ecoener has secured a US$43.1 million loan from Proparco to support its renewable energy projects in the Dominican Republic, including the 60 MW Payita 1 solar PV plant. Source: Renewables Now
Bahamas announces US$300 million debt-for-nature swap for marine conservation
December 6, 2024
The Bahamas has refinanced US$300 million of its external debt, securing over US$120 million for marine conservation and climate change mitigation projects. This “debt-for-nature” deal, the fifth of its kind globally, was made with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other financial partners. Source: AP News
Barbados launches world’s first debt-for-climate resilience swap
December 6, 2024
Barbados has implemented the world’s first “debt-for-climate resilience” swap, unlocking US$165 million for climate adaptation projects. The deal allocates US$125 million to upgrade sewage treatment plants, improving water supplies and reducing marine pollution, alongside investments in water infrastructure, food security, and environmental protection to combat climate change effects. Source: Reuters
Enel to invest US$40 billion in grid and renewable energy over next three years
November 21, 2024
Enel SpA, Italy’s utility giant, plans to invest US$40.05 billion in its grid and renewables energy businesses between 2025 and 2027, focusing on core activities and regulated assets with predictable returns. About 75% of the total investment will be directed toward Enel’s European operations, while the remaining 25% will go to its Latin and North […]
EIB and CDB launch US$109.4 million initiative to improve water management and protect Caribbean oceans
November 7, 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched a US$109.4 million initiative to enhance water supply management and protect the ocean ecosystem across the Caribbean. The funding will support projects aimed at improving clean water access, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, and flood prevention, while also addressing climate change impacts […]
Sandals Foundation invests US$110,000 in Caribbean education
September 26, 2024
The Sandals Foundation has announced an investment of around US$110,000 in Caribbean education. This funding aims to improve educational opportunities through scholarships, infrastructure enhancements, teacher training, and essential school supplies. Source: Caribbean Loop News