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Geothermal in the Southern Cone: The New Frontier?

From our Editorial Team
June 29, 2019
To set the stage for the 6th Geothermal Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean on November 17-18 in Santiago, Chile, New Energy Events gathered experts from the region to discuss the future for geothermal in Chile and Argentina. The webinar “Geothermal in the Southern Cone: The New Frontier?” was held on June 13, 2019. To watch […]
Chilean Government Q&A: What’s next for geothermal?

From our Editorial Team
June 17, 2019
Q&A with Gabriel Prudencio Flaño, Head of Sustainable Energies Division, Ministry of Energy, Government of Chile Following the 2017 commissioning of South America’s first geothermal power plant, Chile continues to look for ways to expand its geothermal portfolio. Chile’s Ministry of Energy shares thoughts on the sector and how a government effort to remove regulatory […]
One year on: What do we know about the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator?

From our Editorial Team
June 3, 2019
The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, formed in response to the 2017 hurricane season, is an entrepreneurial engine, setting an ambitious agenda to create the world’s first “climate-smart zone”. The coalition, which includes 26 countries and over 40 private and public sector partners, seeks to catalyze transformative investments and partnerships across priority areas including clean energy, resilience, […]
Six Key Takeaways from the Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID II)

From our Editorial Team
February 8, 2019
In late January 2019, 200 stakeholders gathered in San Juan for the 2nd Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID). What were the key takeaways? 1. The grid remains vulnerable to storms It took 11 months for the grid to be fully restored, but restored isn’t good enough. It must also be resilient. “Another […]
Nine Caribbean renewable energy trends to watch in 2019

From our Editorial Team
January 25, 2019
The Caribbean energy sector has undergone a transformation nobody could have anticipated. Following the hurricanes in 2017, many island governments made the decision to double down on commitments to a clean, resilient energy portfolio, with a renewed sense of urgency and a steadfast cast of supporting actors to assist. 2018 also welcomed new stakeholders to […]
The Caribbean and the EV Revolution-in-Waiting

From our Editorial Team
December 18, 2018
While most Caribbean islands are rapidly modernizing their electric grids, the modernization of transportation systems has lagged. Is change in the air? In November, for example, the government of Bermuda signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), embracing a plan to fully transition the island’s transportation sector to electric vehicles (EVs). […]
Top 5 Takeaways from CREF 2018

From our Editorial Team
November 29, 2018
One year after Irma and Maria tore through the Caribbean, over 500 regional and international stakeholders gathered at the 10th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum to grapple with the future of the regional energy sector, and how to make the Caribbean more resilient and more competitive. On the 10th Anniversary of CREF, we also took a […]
50 percent renewables in Jamaica: Hot air or full steam ahead?

From our Editorial Team
October 25, 2018
Last week Prime Minister Andrew Holness made headlines when he declared a new national renewable energy goal of 50% by 2030. This increase from the previous target of 30% was announced during the launch ceremony for the installation of solar panels on the Prime Minister’s offices in Kingston, a symbolic energy project which many hope […]
The waiting game for renewables in Trinidad & Tobago

From our Editorial Team
October 11, 2018
Written by Julie Taylor As renewable energy continues to boom across the Caribbean region, the stubborn exception to the trend continues to be the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. In 2018, Trinidad & Tobago (TT) still generates over 99% of electricity from natural gas, with the remainder mostly from diesel fuel. The electricity grid is […]