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CDB Proposes “Financing Ecosystem” to Support its BMC Economies
February 2, 2022
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) considers launching a “financing ecosystem” to support its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) economies. The proposal includes SDR-funded resilience bonds for climate financing and other green bonds designed to meet specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Source: Market Screener
State of Charge Report: Energy Storage in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 26, 2021
Energy storage is a class of technologies that is diverse, complex, and rapidly evolving. Policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will need to acquire a strong grasp of the technical characteristics and benefits of these technologies, the services they can provide, and the most relevant regional and power market applications for each technology, […]
IDB Report: Infrastructure crucial for The Bahamas and Caribbean future growth
December 22, 2020
Institutional reforms and investments in infrastructure will be key to foster economic recovery in The Bahamas and the Caribbean region, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which warns of challenging times even as the pandemic is expected to subside in 2021. Source
Decarbonisation brings job opportunities to LAC
August 20, 2020
The transition to a net-zero emission economy could lead to 15 million more jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030, helping to restart sustainable economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the IDB and the International Labour Organization. Report and more information here.
European Commission launches second report with Blue Economy focus
May 27, 2019
On the 2019 European Maritime Day Conference in Lisbon, the European Commission released the second edition of its Blue Economy Report. The Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella emphasised the importance and opportunities of the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, through entrepreneurship, investment, and research and innovation. “Today’s report […]
New report analyses the importance of resilience for DERs
May 13, 2019
Convergence have announced the release of a new report ‘The Value of Resilience for Distributed Energy Resources’. The report was prepared for the US National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Distributed energy resources (DER), such as microgrids, solar photovoltaics, and storage, can contribute to a more resilient and secure electric grid. The report examines […]
ECLAC releases roadmap for Caribbean governments transitioning to alternative vehicles
July 27, 2017
A new report released from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) looks at how governments can make the transition to electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The report, Promoting energy efficiency in government transportation systems: A transition roadmap and criteria for a readiness analysis, identifies Caribbean islands who have began discussions around energy […]
IRENA round up of geothermal in Latin America
March 9, 2017
In a report published late last year, IRENA provides a great overview on renewable energy deployment in Latin America. While geothermal energy does not play a tremendously large role in the overall energy supply in the region, it plays an important role in some of the countries in the region. Geothermal energy plays a particularly […]
Latin America expected to account for 50% of global biogas revenues in the next decade
January 11, 2017
A new report from Future Market Insights suggests a bright future for Latin America’s biogas markets. During the forecast period 2016-2026, the authors stated that between 2016 and 2026, the global biogas revenues will double, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin America among key regions fueling demand. The APAC biogas market is predicted to grow relatively fast at […]