Caribbean Infrastructure - New Energy Events

Guyana inaugurates largest solar-and-storage plant under low carbon development strategy
November 6, 2025
Guyana has inaugurated its largest solar-plus-storage facility, the Onderneeming plant, featuring 5 MWp of solar capacity and 7.5 MWh of battery storage. Funded through the Guyana-Norway forest conservation partnership, the US$10.4 million project increases the Essequibo coast’s power capacity to 22.5 MW. The plant is part of Guyana’s $83.8 million Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) Program, […]
Arbitrating the energy transition: how BVI is de-risking the Caribbean’s green investment boom
November 5, 2025
A Conversation with the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVIIAC) The Caribbean’s clean energy revolution is gathering pace. From solar parks in Jamaica to geothermal exploration in Dominica and large-scale wind projects in the Dominican Republic, the region is rewriting its energy story. But behind every ambitious project lies a more complex challenge: how […]
Barbados to launch 60 MW battery storage and onshore wind project tenders as part of US$9.5 billion energy transition plan
October 24, 2025
Barbados is moving forward with its national energy policy and resiliency plan, with an RFP for up to 60 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) set to be issued by the end of the month, according to Energy Minister Lisa Cummins. The projects will be built, owned, and operated by private developers, alongside plans […]
Jamaica begins search for new power grid operator ahead of JPS license expiration in 2027
October 24, 2025
Jamaica’s government has launched the process to find a new national power grid operator ahead of the 2027 expiration of Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) license. The energy ministry is seeking consultants to design the transition framework, assess ownership transfer options, and make the sector attractive to investors. The IDB-financed consultancy will support the government’s plan […]
Guyana partners with InterEnergy Group in US$15.6 million deal to modernize power grid and advance smart infrastructure
October 9, 2025
Guyana Power and Light (GPL) signs a US$15.6 million agreement with the Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy Group to help modernize and strengthen Guyana’s electricity system. Over the next two years, InterEnergy will provide engineering, project management, and advisory support to upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, and lay the groundwork for a nationwide smart grid. The company will […]
Turks and Caicos leads the Caribbean with first comprehensive tourism capacity study to drive sustainable growth
October 9, 2025
Turks and Caicos has become the first Caribbean nation to complete a comprehensive tourism capacity study, providing data-driven insight into how many visitors each island can sustain without harming the environment or local communities. Minister of Tourism Jhavargo Jolly said the study marks a shift toward evidence-based, sustainable tourism growth, ensuring development adds value rather […]
Martinique to host the Caribbean’s first offshore floating solar project with SolarinBlue partnership
October 9, 2025
The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique has partnered with French developer SolarinBlue to create Soley Blé, the first offshore floating solar project in the Caribbean. Located near the Pointe des Grives terminal in Fort-de-France Bay, the 1–4 MWp project will enhance the port’s energy independence and reduce its carbon footprint as part of Martinique’s broader […]
Guyana launches 217 kW solar grid bringing 24-hour power to remote indigenous village of Batavia
October 9, 2025
Guyana has inaugurated a 217.4 kW solar grid in the remote indigenous village of Batavia, providing 24-hour electricity to more than 125 homes for the first time. The US$1.4 million project includes a microgrid, a solar array, and individual home systems, developed by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana in partnership with the government. It marks the second […]
Guyana launches nationwide digital transformation to modernize government services by 2026
October 9, 2025
Guyana is launching a nationwide digitization program to modernize government services, with most processes expected to go fully digital by mid-2026. Led by the National Data Management Authority, the initiative will integrate AI, digital infrastructure, and cross-agency systems to improve efficiency and transparency. President Irfaan Ali said the effort will streamline access to key services—from […]