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CDB program to train and certify solar PV workforce in the Caribbean
August 7, 2020
Current and potential solar photovoltaics (PV) practitioners in the Eastern Caribbean are currently benefiting from a training and international certification programme, aimed at persons who are currently working or are interested in the industry but lack internationally recognised certification. Approximately 150 women and men will be trained in the installation of PV systems as part […]
IDB Invest approves $2m credit facility for Caribbean LED Lighting
August 7, 2020
IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, approved a revolving credit facility of up to US$2 million to Caribbean LED Lighting Inc. (CLL) in Barbados. The facility will facilitate access to finance for the private sector, and will be used to expand the operations of the company within the Caribbean region […]
Costa Rican utility says no to waste to energy
August 7, 2020
The presidency of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), declared that they are not going to provide any land to make the incinerator (or any type of chemical combustion) of waste that seeks to generate electricity as a result of the activity. In addition, ICE asks the Metropolitan Federation of Municipalities (FEMETROM) for an explanation […]
Dominica’s geothermal project bids come in over budget
August 7, 2020
Dominica’s geothermal project is facing a big roadblock – substantially higher project costs than anticipated. Following a September 2019 tender for the construction of a geothermal power plant on the island, three bids reviewed as valid all came in at prices significantly higher than estimates for project costs. The project had previously secured sufficient funds […]
Jamaica: Scaling Up Investment in Clean Energy?

From our Editorial Team
August 5, 2020
Jamaica has committed to generating half of its energy from renewables by 2037 with an overall target of 1664MW. The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) recently announced the completion of the long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and indicated that the country is ready to move on investment plans of 320 MW of wind […]
PREPA transmission and distribution system operator approved, questions remain
July 10, 2020
On June 22, 2020, the contract for the PREPA transmission and distribution system operator was approved. The question is if this agreement will benefit Puerto Rico’s electricity consumers. This type of agreement is normally approved by the regulator (in Puerto Rico the Energy Bureau) with broad citizen participation due to the impacts it has on all sectors of […]
El Salvador industrial park to add 8 MW of solar PV with $8m IDB Invest loan
July 10, 2020
IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, will support the expansion and installation of 8 MW solar rooftop at an industrial park in El Salvador with an $8m loan. The financing has an 11-year tenor and will allow American Industrial Park SA de CV (AIP) to build more space, improve logistics […]
Barbados port moves toward “green maritime hub” with hybrid/electric equipment acquisition
June 29, 2020
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Barbados Port Inc (Barbados Port) with four fully electric forklifts and two hybrid straddle carriers for use at the Port of Bridgetown. The Port of Bridgetown is a full-service seaport located in Barbados and managed by Barbados Port Inc. Its marine terminal handles all major […]
Improved regulations can speed up the pace of Caribbean renewable investment
June 29, 2020
The “biggest roadblock” to the investment in renewable energy projects in the Caribbean are the investor regulations that are in place, Martin Vogt, managing director of German investment and asset management company MPC Capital has said. Vogt made the statement as part of a presentation in the Energy Chamber’s virtual conference during a session titled […]