CREF Updates - Page 9 of 15 - New Energy Events

New Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund (CABEF) comes to CREF; seeks projects
August 22, 2017
CABEF, a new venture capital fund that invests in clean energy and energy efficiency projects and companies, has confirmed a strong presence at CREF for 2017. The fund is actively seeking opportunities to deploy and will host a private meeting at CREF for interested project owners and sponsors. CABEF combines investment capital from the Multilateral […]
Munich Re to host “How to Protect Renewable Assets in a Complex Financial World” workshop at CREF 2017
July 25, 2017
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that Munich Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers, has confirmed a senior sponsorship role at CREF 2017. In an era of falling PPAs and tight margins, Munich Re will also be hosting an invitation-only interactive workshop for project developers and financiers designed to explore how insurance […]
Announcing: CREF Project Awards for 2017
July 20, 2017
As project development region-wide ramps up, the organizers of CREF are pleased to announce a collaboration with Rocky Mountain Institute/Carbon War Room to recognize excellence in project execution in the Caribbean. Supported by an industry-leading Advisory Committee, awards will be made across the following categories: Best Utility Scale Wind, Best Utility Scale Solar, Best Storage […]
CREF Project Awards: Advisory Committee Announced
July 11, 2017
The organizers of CREF are pleased to announce that Dr. Cletus Bertin, CEO of CARILEC, Doug Hewson, Managing Partner at Portland Private Equity, Nils Janson, Executive Vice President of Castalia, Adam Carter, Managing Director at CIBC FirstCaribbean, Chris Burgess, Director of Projects at CWR/RMI, and Devon Gardner, Head of CARICOM’s Energy Program, will form the […]
70 speakers confirmed for CREF 2017!
July 1, 2017
Over 70 speakers are now confirmed for CREF 2017, the largest gathering of the Caribbean energy market. Recent additions to the agenda include Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica, Pamela Hill, CEO of Bahamas Power & Light, Dr. Vince Henderson, Dominica’s Ambassador to the United States, and Peter Allen, CEO of Belize’s Ministry […]
Guyana plans clean energy transition
November 21, 2016
Early next year, Guyana expects to deliver its newly developed clean energy transition plan. Announced in Morocco at the COP22 meeting in a joint statement with Norway, Guyana will explore options for implementing clean energy including a facts-based consideration of the Amalia Falls Hydropower Project and all other possible renewable energy options. Read more here.
Solar PV for Jamaica House point to bright future for renewables
November 17, 2016
Jamaica is cementing its position as a leader in the Caribbean renewable energy sector as it announces participation in the Solar Head of State coalition, which will see a 15kW grid-connected solar PV system at Jamaica House, home to the Office of the Prime Minister. “This project is symbolic of the renewable future we see […]
500+ delegates from 50+ countries attend CREF 2016!
October 31, 2016
In what was the largest event to date, over 500 delegates from over 50 countries gathered in Miami for the 2016 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. Included in that number are senior government officials – including many government ministers – from 20 Caribbean countries and the vast majority of regional utilities. Click here to sign up for […]
The Power System in the Eye of the Storm: The Call for Energy Resilience and Climate Adaptation in the Caribbean
October 16, 2016
This was written not long after Hurricane Matthew barreled through the Caribbean. It wreaked havoc across the east Caribbean islands, pounded Cuba and Jamaica, and had a devastating effect in Haiti, where nearly 1,000 people have tragically lost their lives. Unfortunately, hurricanes and tropical storms are a common occurrence that Caribbean countries have to endure. […]