Caribbean Renewables - New Energy Events

Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]
Dominican Republic makes more strides on solar energy with new concessions and renewable targets
March 28, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s government awarded definitive concessions for two solar projects totaling 67 MWn. Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) secured one concession for the 48.29 MWn Girasol II park in Yaguate, San Cristóbal province, while Jambolan Solar FV obtained the other concession for the 18.4 MWn Jambolan plant in Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo […]
Caribbean Energy Chamber launched to address energy challenges in the region
February 29, 2024
The Caribbean Energy Chamber Inc. (CEC) has been launched with the aim of addressing the energy challenges in the Caribbean and prioritizing affordable net-zero energy security. CEC will serve as a non-profit, non-partisan hub to unite energy stakeholders from both public and private sectors. With headquarters in Saint Lucia, CEC will focus on critical areas […]
Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners explore green hydrogen production in Chile
January 4, 2024
A research project led by Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners is set to explore the potential production of green hydrogen from solar thermal power (CSP) in Chile, with aims to facilitate the development of large-scale production. Source: Renewables Now
US technology giant, Honeywell, is set to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) to six solar farms in US Virgin Islands
December 21, 2023
Honeywell International Inc was selected to provide battery energy storage systems (BESS) to a 140MW DC portfolio of six solar farms located in the US Virgin Islands. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank invests US$225 million into new project in the Dominican Republic
December 21, 2023
The World Bank has approved a new project in the Dominican Republic aimed at enhancing the electricity sector and reducing high distribution losses. With a $225 million investment, the project will support distribution companies in minimizing significant losses through the rehabilitation of the distribution network, technology upgrades, and the reduction of electricity outages. Source: The […]
OECS and Invert sign MoU paving way for carbon reduction and removal projects in the Eastern Caribbean
September 14, 2023
The OECS and Invert Inc. signed an MoU which “establishes a framework for the collaborative ownership, development, financing, and implementation of groundbreaking carbon reduction and removal projects throughout the region.” Source: PRNewswire
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana connects two solar projects in the Dominican Republic
August 31, 2023
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana receives approval to connect 50 MW and 30 MW solar projects to the national grid for testing in the Dominican Republic. Source: BN Americas
Spain’s Cox Energy awarded 38.41 MW of solar generation in Guatemala
August 17, 2023
Guatemala awards Cox Energy 38.41 MW of solar generation in a reverse power auction. The company will invest around US$32 million into the project and expects it to be in full operation by 2028. Source: Renewables Now