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Call for Expressions of Interest for geothermal projects funding
July 9, 2019
The Geothermal Development Facility has issued its fourth call for Expressions of Interest for geothermal projects funding. Projects in the following eligible countries, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Perú, can apply for funding under this scheme. Funding would be provided for surface studies or confirmation drilling. The project […]
Costa Rica geothermal plant achieves successful operation
July 4, 2019
The Las Pailas II Geothermal project in Costa Rica achieved a 55MW rate capacity yesterday. Costa Rican Electricity Institute engineer Didier Ugalde announced the successful operation of its plant. The geothermal power plant has 21 wells, and a 55MW class steam turbine and generator provided by Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems. This geothermal power plant is […]
Nicaragua obtains financing for 50MW solar project
June 28, 2019
Nicaragua announced it has secured funding for the installation of a 50MW solar PV plant. This project is led by the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Enatrel. The plant’s capacity could reach 100MW after the project’s second phase. No details have yet been released in regards to the exact amount of capital to finance the […]
Costa Rica to host first Pan-American Marine Energy Conference
June 21, 2019
The first Pan-American Marine Energy Conference in 2020 will aim to promote the research and development of marine energy technologies across the Americas. This conference, which is being organised by the PAMEC Energy Association, will take place in Costa Rica’s capital, San José. Similar research collaborations and conferences have been taking place in Europe and […]
Nicaragua to build 50MW solar PV plant
June 18, 2019
Nicaragua has announced the construction of a 50MW solar PV plant in the western part of the country. The project was announced by the state’s electric utility, Enatrel, and the Ministry of Energy and Mining. This solar energy installation will be the largest in the country. The Ministry is meeting with investors, and more details […]
El Salvador’s electric utility to invest in more renewables
June 6, 2019
After a pilot scheme and evaluation of different renewable technologies, El Salvador’s state electric utility, Grupo CEL, has decided to start developing its own renewable energy projects. The public company’s next projects include a 46MW wind energy project, and various solar PV plants. The company had first piloted a 24kW solar PV plant last year. […]
Undersea cables to provide clean and reliable electricity to Caribbean island
June 5, 2019
Caye Caulker island will be connected to Belize’s national electricity grid using submarine cables. This system will be allow the island to have access to stable electricity from renewable sources. The project will be financed by the Caribbean Development Bank through a USD 6.8 million loan, which was approved yesterday by the CDB’s Board of […]
Solar development project in Barbados led by international partnership
May 23, 2019
MPC Capital has announced its expansion of development and investment activities in the Caribbean and Central America. The company is currently active in Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Colombia. MPC Capital and Guinea Estates have partnered to lead the development of a 5MW solar project in Barbados. This project is expected to […]
Nicaraguan geothermal plant sees increase in power generation and revenues
May 8, 2019
Polaris Infrastructure have published their Q1 reports, which indicate an increase in the production of the San Jacinto geothermal power plant in Nicaragua. The increase in power generation from the power plant has also resulted in an increase in profit, up from half a million compared to the same period last year The 72MW geothermal […]