CREF 2026 Market News - New Energy Events

Cuba expands EV charging network with solar-powered stations across major provinces
April 30, 2026
Dongfeng Cuba is deploying a new electric vehicle charging network across multiple Cuban provinces, incorporating PV systems to support on-site power generation. The stations will be installed along key transport corridors and in major cities, including Havana, Varadero, Camagüey, Holguín, and Santiago de Cuba. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Puerto Rico approves residential battery program for emergency grid support
April 30, 2026
The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau has approved a proposal from Tesla, Sunrun, and SunStrong to automatically enroll customers in a residential battery aggregation program designed to support emergency grid capacity. The initiative, known as the Customer Battery Energy Sharing program, allows distributed home batteries to be used as a coordinated backup resource for the grid. […]
VINLEC awards Smart Energy contract for battery storage project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
April 30, 2026
St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) has awarded Smart Energy a contract to deliver and support a 7.5 MW/15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The project will enhance grid efficiency and resilience while enabling greater integration of renewable energy. Source: LinkedIn
St. Kitts issues RFP for 50 MW solar and battery storage project in Basseterre Valley
April 16, 2026
St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) has launched a Request for Proposals for a major renewable energy project featuring a 50 MW solar PV plant paired with a 30.5 MW/30.5 MWh battery storage system in Basseterre Valley. The project follows a year-long feasibility and due diligence process and is intended to strengthen energy security and reduce […]
Dominican Republic launches 600 MW renewable energy tender with mandatory battery storage
April 16, 2026
The Dominican Republic has opened financial bids for a 600 MW renewable energy tender aimed at expanding wind and solar capacity while strengthening grid reliability through mandatory four-hour battery storage systems. The projects, which must come online within 24 months of signing long-term PPAs, will help supply the country’s northern, southern, and eastern grids. Source: […]
Guyana advances 2026 inland solar expansion to power remote communities
March 5, 2026
Guyana is accelerating its 2026 inland solar expansion, aiming to bring reliable renewable power to remote and riverine communities. The initiative seeks to support sustainable energy access, improve livelihoods, and foster economic development across the country’s decentralized regions. Source: PV Know How
Puerto Rico issues RFQ for 600 MW Costa Sur Dual-Fuel power project
March 5, 2026
Puerto Rico’s Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) has issued an RFQ for the 600 MW Costa Sur power project in Guayanilla. The initiative will replace aging oil-fired units with dual-fuel natural gas and ultra-low-sulfur diesel technology, modernizing the site with up to 600 MW of firm generation to strengthen grid resilience and meet energy demand. Source: […]
Jamaica to procure 220 MW of renewables and 110 MW of battery storage
March 5, 2026
Jamaica plans to procure 220 MW of renewable energy and 110 MW of battery storage, with the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) hosting an RFI briefing on March 19. The process will outline integration, grid capacity, and operational objectives, followed by a request for proposals, building on an earlier 100 MW procurement that selected Wigton Wind […]
Dominican Republic enhances institutional coordination for hydrocarbon development
January 22, 2026
The Dominican Republic has strengthened institutional coordination for developing its hydrocarbon sector by signing a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the state-owned Refinería Dominicana de Petróleo (Refidomsa). The agreement sets up technical cooperation, joint protocols, and regular coordination mechanisms to advance exploration and management of oil and gas resources, […]