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The Bahamas secures US$500 million loan backed by an IDB guarantee
January 19, 2024
The Bahamas has finalized a US$500 million 10-year commercial loan backed by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) guarantee. The loan will be used for infrastructure, education, and social welfare projects. Source: EWNews
ANSA McAL Limited and Kenesjay Green Limited signa MOU at COP28 in Dubai to advance green energy production in the Caribbean
December 7, 2023
ANSA McAL Limited and Kenesjay Green Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at COP28 in Dubai, which aims to expedite the development of new and commercially viable green energy projects in the Caribbean region. Source: Guardian
Ecoener commissions 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic
September 28, 2023
Spanish renewable energy company, Ecoener, commissioned 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic, increasing its operational capacity to 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Jamaica receives 42 expressions of interest in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power
August 31, 2023
The Jamaican Government received 42 submissions from companies interested in their call to procure 100 MW of renewable power. Source: BN Americas
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana connects two solar projects in the Dominican Republic
August 31, 2023
EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana receives approval to connect 50 MW and 30 MW solar projects to the national grid for testing in the Dominican Republic. Source: BN Americas
The Curaçao government is looking to use floating wind development to produce green hydrogen
August 3, 2023
The Curaçao government is currently looking to identify areas for floating wind development with a plan to eventually use the energy to produce green hydrogen. Source: Offshore Wind
Sunfarming plans to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic
August 3, 2023
Sunfarming, a renewable energy company, is planning to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to combine solar power generation with agricultural activities, promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities. Source: Renewables Now
Antigua and Barbuda to install 15 wind turbines at existing wind farms
August 3, 2023
Antigua and Barbuda are set to install 15 wind turbines at the Parham Ridge and Sir Vivian Richards wind farms as part of the SPPARE Project. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Environment and the West Indies Oil Company, with US$15 million in financing from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund. Source: Telesurenglish
Barbados regulators order 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to support rapid decarbonization by 2030
August 3, 2023
Regulators in Barbados ordered a 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of becoming 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral economy by 2030. Source: Energy Storage