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La Geo plans to expand two geothermal plants in El Salvador
August 26, 2019
La Geo has announced its currently finalising plans to expand two geothermal power plants in San Vicente and Chinameca in El Salvador within the next four years. The company is hoping to secure further financing from the World Bank. This project and talks of financing with the World Bank were initiated over three years ago. […]
Haiti releases RFQ for power grid, and solar and LNG plants
August 22, 2019
The Haiti National Regulation Authority for Energy has just released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the concession of one of the country’s power grid currently operated by EDH, the state’s electric utility. The RFQ is a collaboration between Energy Cell MTPTC and EDH, and was developed with the support of USAID, the US international […]
No permeability found yet at St. Vincent and the Grenadines geothermal site
August 21, 2019
Heat was successfully found after the first well was drilled at the geothermal exploratory site at Bamboo Range, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, though permeability remains yet to be found. “Possibly if we are lucky in well Two, we will come back in well One and try to fix that so we will get […]
Bonaire adds smart battery energy storage system
August 16, 2019
Bonaire has added a new smart and battery-based energy storage system (BESS) to its power grid. Contour Global worked closely with engineering, procurement and construction contractor Wärtsilä and its US-based Greensmith Energy subsidiary. The latter specializes in distributed battery energy storage system and development and integration. The company will incorporate a 6-megawatt lithium-ion BESS into […]
Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America calls for Expressions of Interest ending August 29th
August 14, 2019
The deadline for the Geothermal Development Facility’s (GDF) fourth call for Expressions of Interest is fast approaching. The GDF is looking for geothermal projects to finance in Latin America. Projects in the following eligible countries, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Perú, can apply for funding under this scheme. […]
Two contenders selected for Guatemala’s renewables call for tenders
August 13, 2019
The Guatemalan National Institute of Electrification recently announced a call for tenders for a 110MW solar PV project last May. Two companies, Total Eren Guatemala and Klondike Corporation have submitted proposals which are currently under consideration. The first is a branch of French company Total Eren, and the second a company associated with Norway’s Scatec […]
St. Kitts and Nevis’ new solar-plus-storage project will cover 25% of its energy demand
August 9, 2019
St. Kitts and Nevis will add a utility-scale solar and storage plant to meet one quarter of its electricity needs. The 35.6MW solar park and 44.2MWh battery storage facility will be built and operated by Leclanché, a Swiss firm acting as EPC contractor. This project is an example of the bold thinking and actions being undertaken […]
Kenyan President visits Jamaica, discusses Blue Economy
August 7, 2019
Jamaica has welcomed a state visit from President Kenyatta and a delegation of Kenyan officials. Different collaborations and trade relationships were discussed, including how to grow their blue economy and boost economic partnerships. Kenya and Jamaica are now exploring different opportunities in investment, tourism, agriculture, financial services and trade. Four Memoranda of Understanding were signed […]
Costa Rica sees near 100% renewable electricity supply and export
August 6, 2019
Costa Rica has reported record-high electricity generation figures earlier this year, with 99.99% of electricity derived from renewable sources. The National Energy Control Centre published these figures, which in May surpassed every recorded monthly electricity generation count. These electricity output permitted the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) to sell electricity from renewable sources to […]