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Webinar Presentations | Opening the Doors to Cuba’s Energy Revolution: An Introduction for Global Investors
August 3, 2016
In the lead-up to the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit (Sept 1 & 2, Havana, Cuba), New Energy Events and IJGlobal will gather key stakeholders for an interactive webinar to begin the process of discovery, and of the dig down into the state of the Cuban energy sector and the role for foreign investment. Panelist […]
Pre-summit webinar on Aug 3: final roster of speakers confirmed
August 2, 2016
The roster of speakers confirmed for the pre-Summit webinar reflects an extraordinary range and depth of experience in the Cuba markets. The webinar, which takes place on August 3rd and for which there is no charge, taking place on August 3rd, features the participation of: Hermenegildo Altozano Partner Bird & Bird Projects Chris Bennett Managing Director […]
T&T gov gets $300m loan from CAF
July 21, 2016
As part of a plan to bolster tax revenue and cushion reductions of subsidies, the Development Bank of Latin America or Corporacion Andina de Fomento (CAF) will provide a grant of US$300 million to Trinidad and Tobago. Falling energy prices have had a negative impact on the country’s fiscal balance and the “Support Programme […]
Cuba eyes India help to kick start sugar mills
July 20, 2016
As sanctions from the former U.S. embargo lift, Cuba has high hopes for trade and information sharing with India. Sugar is one of Cuba’s key commodities and a partnership with India could lead to the modernization of some of the 160 sugar mills that were in operation before the embargo. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will […]
Cuba promotes investments for energy saving
July 15, 2016
According to Minister of Energy and Mines, Alfredo Lopez, Cuba is promoting strategic investments to increase the use of renewable energy sources and fuels saving. Según el Ministro de Energía y Minas, Alfredo López, Cuba impulsa estratégicas inversiones para incrementar el uso de fuentes renovables de energía y el ahorro de combustibles.
USAID offers solar project financing training
July 13, 2016
USAID and the Caribbean Clean Energy Program held a workshop to introduce local organizations to financing for solar energy projects. The event facilitated networking opportunities for stakeholders from thirteen organizations in the financial, educational, and energy sectors, introducing participants to the basics of designing and developing successful solar energy projects. First in a series aimed […]
Bardot Ocean announces lead sponsorship for CREF 2016
July 13, 2016
Bardot Ocean, a subsidiary of French industrial conglomerate, the Bardot Group, has announced that it will lead sponsor CREF 2016. Bardot’s sponsorship reflects their belief that OTEC in general is market-ready and primed for commercialization in the Caribbean. Bardot will be showcasing their proprietary OTEC technology for isolated communities and Caribbean resorts and will underscore […]
Thermal Energy Partners begin final design for Nevis geothermal project
July 10, 2016
Technical teams arrived in Nevis last month to make final preparations with the Nevis Electric Utility (NEVLEC) before launching the construction of the island’s first geothermal power plant. Thermal Energy Partners, LLC (TEP) has joined Turboden, Clemessy and subsidiary, Eiffage, in a joint venture to provide EPC services for the project. Turboden was selected by […]
JPS gets $50-m grant for smart LED streetlight project
July 1, 2016
New LED streetlights will illuminate much of Jamaica starting in December 2016. An agreement between to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will include the conversion of 105,000 streetlights from High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED); a J$50 million grant from USTDA will fund the […]