CREF 2026 Market News

Martinique to host the Caribbean’s first offshore floating solar project with SolarinBlue partnership

October 9, 2025

The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique has partnered with French developer SolarinBlue to create Soley Blé, the first offshore floating solar project in the Caribbean. Located near the Pointe des Grives terminal in Fort-de-France Bay, the 1–4 MWp project will enhance the port’s energy independence and reduce its carbon footprint as part of Martinique’s broader […]

Montserrat launches tender for 1 MW solar-and-storage project to boost energy resilience

October 9, 2025

Montserrat has launched a tender for the design and construction of a solar-plus-storage project in Shinlands, in the island’s north. The 1 MW solar plant will be paired with a battery energy storage system to enhance grid stability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The government is seeking qualified engineering, procurement, and construction firms, with […]

Dominican Republic launches 600 MW solar and wind tender with mandatory storage and dollar PPAs

August 28, 2025

The Dominican Republic has launched its first tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity with mandatory storage, requiring all projects to include battery systems capable of at least four hours of backup. Winning projects, ranging from 20 MW to 300 MW, will sign long-term dollar-denominated PPAs, giving investors revenue certainty while […]