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Jamaican Maritime Authority supports focus on Blue Economy
March 26, 2019
The Jamaican Maritime Authority has expressed its commitment to push for legislation governing the exploration and development of a sustainable blue economy. The blue economy ensures that the resources of the ocean are used efficiently, to ensure the sustainability and production of different areas of a country’s economy, including shipping, tourism, commercial fishing, transport, and […]
Solar battery storage system installed in Saba
March 19, 2019
SMA Sunbelt Energy announced the installation of a new storage system for a solar PV farm on Saba. The 2.3MWh storage system was selected after a bid last year launched by Saba Electric Company NV, the island’s utility. The storage capacity will enable the utility to save around 300 litres of diesel every hour, and […]
Martinique makes strides towards energy self-sufficiency
March 18, 2019
With the 14MW Grand-Rivière wind park inaugurated last month, and further projects on the way, Martinique has been making strides towards achieving its goal of being energy self-sufficient by relying on renewable energy by 2030. The Grand-Rivière wind park counts seven wind turbines, and will provide electricity to 10 000 homes – 5% of the […]
Caribbean commits to IMO standards to support blue economy
March 5, 2019
Caribbean States and Territories re-affirmed their commitment to implement the International Maritime Organization’s standards for safe, secure and sustainable shipping to support the growth of their blue economy. This focus on the blue economy is part of a global effort to scale-up investments and harness the full social and economic potential of oceans, rivers and […]
Call for proposals from energy project sponsors in LAC region
March 1, 2019
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced a call for ‘initial proposals from project sponsors’ in Latin America and the Caribbean, its press release read. Project sponsors in LAC, or U.S. companies with project sponsors in the region are invited to submit an initial concept paper to be considered for feasibility studies funding or […]
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic look to LNG
February 13, 2019
New Fortress Energy, has published its growth plans: after providing LNG to Jamaica, its next steps include Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. New Fortress Energy, which listed on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange at the beginning of this month, is a global energy infrastructure company, which provides integrated and reliable energy solutions though LNG production […]
Spanish delegation arrives in Caribbean to collaborate on renewable energy, Blue Economy policies
February 12, 2019
An official delegation from Spain’s Canary Islands arrived in the French Overseas Collectivité of Saint Martin (Saint Martin), to discuss and share best practices on the development of renewable energies, climate change adaptation and policies to grow their Blue Economy. Saint Martin currently presides over the Conference of Presidents of the European Union Outermost Regions. […]
First floating solar project in the Caribbean to be built before the end of 2019
January 31, 2019
Innova Capital Partners will develop and build the first floating solar photovoltaic installation in the Caribbean region, on the Colombian island of Providencia. The company’s subsidiary Innova Solar Colombia is undertaking this project. It will include the installation of a 74 kWp floating solar PV system. The solar energy installation will supply electricity for a […]
Nine Caribbean renewable energy trends to watch in 2019

From our Editorial Team
January 25, 2019
The Caribbean energy sector has undergone a transformation nobody could have anticipated. Following the hurricanes in 2017, many island governments made the decision to double down on commitments to a clean, resilient energy portfolio, with a renewed sense of urgency and a steadfast cast of supporting actors to assist. 2018 also welcomed new stakeholders to […]