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Advanced technology battery energy storage system for Bermuda
February 8, 2019
Construction of a high-tech battery energy storage system has begun in Bermuda. The energy storage system built for industry will “help reduce costs and ensure a more reliable electricity supply” for BELCO, the Bermuda Electric Light Company. The BESS can store up to 10MW of power, and will allow for estimated savings of $2 million […]
Jamaica issues call for tenders for solar and energy storage project
January 31, 2019
Jamaica’s Water Resources Authority issued a call for tenders and invitation to bid for a solar-powered back-up system for the flood monitoring system at the Rio Cobre. The solar power and energy storage system will be used for the monitoring and alarm system 24 hours a day. It must also be functional both on and […]
Contract awarded for 6MW energy storage project in Bonaire
January 28, 2019
Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies in marine and energy markets, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 6MW hybrid energy storage project in the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The island, part of the Netherlands Antilles, will see an integration of its generation assets, an increase in its use […]
Large-scale PV and storage project begins construction in French Guiana
January 22, 2019
French developer Voltalia has started construction on solar energy and storage project in French Guiana. The Savane des Pères project was awarded to Voltalia after the French government issued a call for tenders in June 2016. The project will benefit from a 25 year contract. The 3,8 MW solar energy plant will be paired with […]
Small-scale solar and storage project installed in Puerto Rico
January 16, 2019
The not-for-profit organisations, Casa Pueblo and Empowered by Light, have announced the successful installation of a solar PV and energy storage system in Puerto Rico. Alongside 16kW of installed solar power, two Tesla Powerwall storage systems will supply a nursing home in La Misericordia. This project will allow the community to replace its diesel generators, […]
Puerto Rico issues energy storage RFPs to shortlisted firms
October 19, 2018
Puerto Rico’s Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3) issued a request for proposals (RFP) from pre-selected firms AES Puerto Rico, LP and Fluence Energy LLV, PowerSecure Inc. and Tesla Inc. The RFP calls for complete proposals for energy storage systems development and installation throughout Prepa’s critical substations. These project proposals must be specific, and include detailed plans […]
Solar and energy storage gets a boost in Puerto Rico
June 18, 2018
Following the influx of new solar and energy storage developers into Puerto Rico, a new trade group has formed to promote the technologies. The Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA-PR) includes founding members such as Sonnen, Sunrun, Pura Energía, SRInergy, and Tabuchi. The group will dedicate efforts to promoting solar and storage […]
Tesla has 11,000 energy storage projects underway in Puerto Rico
June 6, 2018
After having completed hundreds of energy storage project on the islands in the last few months, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now says that they have ‘about 11,000’ energy storage projects underway in Puerto Rico, which means something big is in the work. This follows Musk’s announcement from May that Tesla installed batteries at 662 locations […]
Costa Rica utility signs MOU with UAE’s Masdar to develop solar and storage
April 25, 2018
Following the recent entry into the region with the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, Abu Dhabi-based energy firm Masdar has formed a partnership with Costa Rica. Masdar and state-run utility Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) have signed an MoU to share technical knowledge and project experience for renewable energy development. The agreement aims to promote collaboration […]