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Funds managed by RBC Trust commit to MPC Capital’s Caribbean renewables platform
November 10, 2020
RBC Trust (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited, a subsidiary of RBC Financial Caribbean Limited, has committed USD10 million to MPC Capital’s Caribbean listed feeder-vehicle to further grow the portfolio of renewable energy assets. Source
The Caribbean Blended Finance for Resilience
October 29, 2020
The Island Resilience Action Challenge (IRAC) Task Force established at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2019 is racing to develop an island resilience impact fund – the Caribbean Blended Finance for Resilience (CBFR) – that uses blended finance solutions to underwrite and expedite clean energy projects across the region. Watch this session, live at […]
Construction begins on hurricane-resistant clean energy power plant in Antigua and Barbuda under UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Partnership Fund
October 26, 2020
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Partnership Fund has announced the start of construction for a hurricane-resistant clean energy plant in Antigua and Barbuda to help the twin-island nation recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Source
Caribbean Clean Energy: A Reality Check

From our Editorial Team
October 22, 2020
A powerhouse line-up of women leaders, representing islands across the Caribbean and Hawaii, gave their perspectives on a broad scope of Caribbean clean energy topics including how Covid has impacted the energy transition, the impact on project pipelines and how policymakers and multilaterals are responding. This discussion took place during a webinar on Wednesday, October […]
Devastating hurricanes in Caribbean five times likelier if climate targets not met
October 5, 2020
Researchers believe the chances of a devastating storm in the Caribbean will increase five-fold if the Paris climate targets – to limit the global average temperature increase to 2C above pre-industrial levels – are not met. Source
Eight Reasons to Safeguard Western Puerto Rico’s Ocean and Coast
October 5, 2020
From fishing and diving to community gatherings, Puerto Rico’s culture and economy rely on a healthy environment and blue economy, says Pew Trusts. Source
Caribbean Motors steering Belize into the future with electric cars
October 5, 2020
Caribbean Motors is opening the next chapter in Belize’s legacy of positive environmental actions by bringing in Belize’s first line of electric cars. Source
Bajans keen on renewable energy
October 5, 2020
Emera Caribbean Renewables Ltd (ECRL) is reporting an increased interest in renewable energy systems among Barbadians, especially in the last year. Source
Green recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean is possible and necessary
October 1, 2020
According to the World Bank Group, they “have married investment in COVID-19 response and recovery with finance that prioritizes inclusive development and longer-term resilience across our portfolio in the region. Source