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German developer kicks off 5 MW Solar PV project in Cuba
June 24, 2019
The German company EFF solar SA has started construction on its first solar photovoltaic park in Cuba. The project, which is expected to generate 5MW, will provide electricity for a town on the island’s western province of Mayabeque and will be operational by the end of this year, according to project managers. The renewable energy […]
Two solar PV projects in Dominican Republic make headway
June 19, 2019
The planning approval of a 100MW solar PV installation and a 200MW solar PV project were announced in the Dominican Republic this week. The 100MW solar installation, in the nation’s southwest region, will be one of the largest seen to date in the Dominican Republic. The national energy regulator signed off the project earlier this […]
50MW wind farm in the Dominican Republic starts operations
June 13, 2019
The 50MW wind farm PECASA was inaugurated yesterday in the Dominican Republic. This is one of the Dominican Republic’s largest renewable energy projects. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina highlighted the importance of this new wind farm in helping diversify the nation’s energy matrix. This new clean energy source will allow to further reduce fuel consumption […]
Trinidad and Tobago receive USD 3m for renewable energy projects
June 13, 2019
IRENA has awarded USD 3million to Trinidad and Tobago for the development of its renewable energy sector. Trinidad and Tobago successfully applied to the UAE Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund in January of this year. Two projects first developed when the country joined IRENA are currently being finalised. This shift towards renewables aims to lower the […]
Solar PV system installed in Barbados under government’s new energy programme
June 12, 2019
A 109KW solar photovoltaic system was installed at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology in Barbados. This renewable energy system was installed under the Government’s Public Sector Smart Energy Programme. The programme’s objective is to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the public sector. The contract was awarded to Solar […]
Solar-plus-storage project in Guyana to be funded by Norway
June 11, 2019
A 30MW solar-plus-storage in Guyana will be funded by Norway’s Ministry of Climate. Norway will finance the project with USD 77 million. This financing is the result of discussions undertaken last year by the Norwegian and Guyanese governments to support Guyana’s climate action initiatives. This agreement has allowed Guyana to access close to USD 129 […]
Commercial coral farm for more resilient reefs opens in The Bahamas
June 11, 2019
The world’s first land-based commercial coral farm, which supports more resilient reef restoration, was opened in Grand Bahama. Projects like these are essential for the restoration of healthy oceans, and the development of sustainable Blue Economies. This project was spearheaded by Gator Halpern, Young Champion of the Earth for Latin America and the Caribbean and […]
Microgrids in Puerto Rico to double by 2024
June 7, 2019
A report by Wood Mackenzie estimates that the accumulated investments in Puerto Rico’s microgrid market, which could allow over 220MW of installed capacity in the next five years, will reach USD 419 million. Companies are currently competing for the development of multiple clean energy and microgrid projects on the island. These trends indicate that the […]
Caribbean tourism conference will focus on climate risk and sustainability
June 5, 2019
The Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Conference, hosted in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aims to provide a platform to discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting tourism in the region. A main focus of the conference will be climate risk and resilience. The ‘Keeping the Right Balance: Tourism Development in an Era of Diversification’ […]