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Jamaica Energy Minister Hails LNG Deal
August 18, 2015
According to Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) and New Fortress Energy have signed an agreement on the supply of liquefied natural gas to fuel the generation of electricity in Jamaica. As part of this agreement, New Fortress Energy will provide LNG for a diesel plant in Montego Bay. While Jamaican […]
Seawater Air-conditioning Studied in the Caribbean
August 7, 2015
A study commissioned by CAF and the France Development Agency on seawater air-conditioning was recently completed by Makai Ocean Engineering in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. According to the study results, the benefits of such systems include: Energy and cost savings approaching 90 percent compared to conventional air conditioning. Stable costs that […]
981 MW of Solar Projects to be Constructed in LAC Region in Q2 of 2015
August 6, 2015
According to GTM research, nearly 1 gigawatt of solar projects will enter into construction phase in the second quarter of 2015. While the majority of these projects are under construction in Chile, several are underway in Mexico and Jamaica.
RFP – Supply of up to 37 MW (Net) of Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Resources
August 4, 2015
The Office of Utilities Regulation (the Office or OUR) hereby invites interested entities to submit proposals for the provision of new Generating Capacity from renewable energy sources up to 37 MW (Net) to the national grid of Jamaica on a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) Basis. View the full RFP here.
Hydrothermal Energy Potential in Jamaica
August 3, 2015
According to Silbert Barrett, a Sustainable Strategist at Brittenwoods International, a Trans-Caribbean Hydrothermal Power Plant could generate 52 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. Accessing the super-heated undersea hydrothermal vents that are located between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the Mid-Cayman Trough, would take approximately $140 billion dollars and 450,000 workers. If successfully completed, […]
Jamaican Energy Prices Fall Dramatically
July 27, 2015
The price of a kilowatt hour in Jamaica has dropped in the past 12 months from .46 cents/kwh in 2012 to .26 cents/kwh today. According to the Jamaican Ministry of Energy & Mining, this reflects the adoption of substantial renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. Retrofits include “cool roofs”, solar power and improved air condition […]
Strong Jamaican Presence Confirmed for CREF 2015
July 25, 2015
A strong Jamaican presence at CREF 2015 will be led by Minister Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining. Joining Minister Paulwell will be Fitzroy Vidal, Director of Energy for the Government of Jamaica, Kelly Tomblin, CEO of JPSCo, and Earl Barrett, General Manager of Wigton Windfarm. Bruce Levy of BMR and Robert […]
PM Breaks Ground for US$60m Solar Energy Plant in Jamaica
July 18, 2015
The ground was broken last week on what is to be the largest solar energy plant in the Caribbean. Financed by WRB Enterprises, the array will be connected to the grid by June 2016.
Jamaica to go Live with 200 Million USD of Renewable Projects in 2016
July 7, 2015
In 2016, Jamaica will go live with 78 MW of additional renewable projects, including solar and nearly 80 additional MW of wind.