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New biomass plant opens in Cuba
September 5, 2019
A new biomass plant has been set up in Cuba, using waste from a rice processing plant to produce energy. The new is in the Enrique Troncoso mill, the largest in the Province. The mill is affiliated with the Palacios Agroindustrial Enterprise. This circular energy system uses rice husks byproducts to produce energy for drying […]
Caribbean Clean Energy: Taking the Regional Pulse

From our Editorial Team
September 4, 2019
In advance of CREF 2019, New Energy Events hosted a webinar that gathered a panel of experts and took a tour of the Caribbean clean energy markets. To listen to this complimentary webinar now click here. The discussion provided critical insights such as: What are the standout projects of the past 12 months and what […]
Construction of 50MW solar plant in the Dominican Republic to be completed by the end of the year
September 4, 2019
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has announced that the Washington Capital Solar Park is currently under construction, and will be finalised by the end of 2019. The project is led by the Washington Capital Solar company, in cooperation with U.S. developer Dominion. It is expected that the solar plant will generate 110 GWh […]
Haiti’s National Regulation Authority for Energy announces second RFQ
August 30, 2019
The National Regulation Authority for Energy (ANARSE) of Haiti has announced its second Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a grid modernisation project in collaboration with Energy Cell MTPTC and EDH, and with the support of USAID. Haiti’s government recently announced its new policy of privatising electricity grids, aiming to make its electricity system more efficient […]
Geothermal drilling contractor selected for Nevis geothermal project
August 30, 2019
Nevis Renewable Energy International, INC (NREI) announced today that it has selected Schlumberger Integrated Drilling Services to install the geothermal production and injection wells for the Nevis Geothermal Project. NREI is a subsidiary of Thermal Energy Partners, LLC, a U.S. based global geothermal energy development firm. The Nevis Geothermal Project is unique for […]
U.S. Virgin Islands to install new generators and increase renewable energy sources
August 28, 2019
The Virgin Islands’ Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has announced its plans to announce new generators by the end of 2020, while increasing the use of renewable fuels. The office of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is now receiving bids for the purchase and installation of four propane-fueled generators at the Randolph Harley Power Plant. These […]
Bermuda Announces IRP and Confirms Big Delegation at CREF
August 22, 2019
Bermuda announced an ambitious IRP which would see 85% renewables on the grid by 2035 – more than double the Electricity Policy target of 38% renewables. A substantial delegation led by The Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP will be participating in a number of sessions at CREF 2019 designed to showcase the IRP, transition to […]
Announcing: 3rd Annual CREF Industry Awards
August 22, 2019
The organizers of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) are pleased to announce the 3rd annual CREF Industry Awards to recognize excellence in clean energy innovation and project execution across the region. CREF Industry Awards will be given across the following categories: Utility-Scale Wind, Utility-Scale Solar, Energy Storage Project, Grid Innovation Project, Microgrid, Energy Efficiency […]
Haiti releases RFQ for power grid, and solar and LNG plants
August 22, 2019
The Haiti National Regulation Authority for Energy has just released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the concession of one of the country’s power grid currently operated by EDH, the state’s electric utility. The RFQ is a collaboration between Energy Cell MTPTC and EDH, and was developed with the support of USAID, the US international […]