Caribbean - New Energy Events

Threat or opportunity: how are global forces shaping investment in Caribbean infrastructure?
September 06, 2022
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Topline Findings from the 2nd Hydrogen Index for Latin America and the Caribbean
September 01, 2022
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and CAF renew partnership to advance infrastructure initiatives across LAC
July 13, 2022
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency renewed its partnership with CAF to advance sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The joint action plan will support clean energy, transportation, digital connectivity, climate, water, and environment-related infrastructure projects. Source: USTDA
Sol Ecolution and Blue Circle Energy signed an MoU to jointly promote community solar projects in Barbados
July 13, 2022
Sol Ecolution, the renewable energy and low-carbon unit of Caribbean group Sol Petroleum and the Barbados based firm, Blue Circle Energy, signed an MoU for the joint promotion of around 30 MW community solar projects in Barbados. Source: Sol Petroleum
Charting a pathway to resilient and renewable energy systems in the Caribbean
June 30, 2022
Antigua & Barbuda models its way to a resilient and renewable energy power system It is by now undeniably established that island states in the Caribbean are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change. As the intensity and frequency of these weather events increases we need to rethink the future of power […]
According to the IDB, Latin America and the Caribbean can gain an additional US$78 billion in annual exports though nearshoring
June 29, 2022
According to the Inter-American Development Bank Latin America and the Caribbean could add US$78 billion annually in additional exports of goods and services by using nearshoring. Source: Breaking Belize News
GEAPP and RELAC launch collaborative initiative to increase renewable energy penetration in the Caribbean by 2030
June 29, 2022
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Renewable Energy for Latin America and Caribbean (RELAC) GEAPP team up to launch an initiative that supports RELAC’s goal of increasing renewable energy proportions in the Caribbean to 70% by 2030. Source: Renews Biz
The US and Caribbean form PACC 2030 initiative to strengthen climate resilience and energy security
June 15, 2022
At the Summit of the Americas, the US announced a new initiative – PACC 2030 – to address the climate crisis in the Caribbean. The new initiative will aid in the integration of climate adaptation and resilience and the development of clean energy programs, as well as strengthening energy security. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
The Bank of Jamaica will release a nationwide digital currency
June 15, 2022
The Bank of Jamaica plans to issue the first-ever digital currency nationwide. The issuance will help residents on the island who do not have access to bank accounts. The digital currency will have a fixed value pegged to the Jamaican dollar. Source: Washington Post