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Blue economy is “vital”, says Britain’s Prince Charles
April 1, 2019
Prince Charles of the United Kingdom’s royal family, emphasised the importance of a “vital blue economy” as a solution to climate change while on a tour of the Caribbean region. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have been traveling around the Caribbean, visiting Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and […]
Grant approved for capacity-building projects in Eastern Caribbean
April 1, 2019
The Caribbean Development Bank will support the Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through financing of capacity-building projects against climate change, a press release announced last week. The German International Development Agency (GIZ)’s grant of approximately €250,000 was approved for the initiative. “The grant from GIZ will help our Borrowing Member […]
Dominica geothermal project makes headway
March 27, 2019
Dominican representatives announced that following the acceptance of a financing package by the World Bank, Dominica’s geothermal project has made headway with the purchase of two 3.5MW turbine. The Senior Advisor to the Dominica Geothermal Development Company, His Excellency Dr. Vince Henderson also advised the technical plan for the development of the project was secured. […]
Jamaican Maritime Authority supports focus on Blue Economy
March 26, 2019
The Jamaican Maritime Authority has expressed its commitment to push for legislation governing the exploration and development of a sustainable blue economy. The blue economy ensures that the resources of the ocean are used efficiently, to ensure the sustainability and production of different areas of a country’s economy, including shipping, tourism, commercial fishing, transport, and […]
USD 30m for financing of solar projects in Central America
March 26, 2019
The energy developer Enertiva announced its partnership with U.S. firm Real Infrastructure Capital Partners will finance over USD 30m of solar energy projects in Central America. The fund will be aimed at regional, medium and large companies operating in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Companies interested in incorporating solar energy projects […]
Bill sent to Chilean Congress to better geothermal concession system
March 25, 2019
The Chilean Minister for Energy, Susana Jiménez, announced a bill would be sent to the Chilean Congress to facilitate the development of geothermal projects. This is a clear signal from the Chilean Government of its commitment to geothermal and the benefits it brings in consistent and clean energy, and its aim to facilitate investment and […]
St. Lucia starts construction of first solar electric vehicle charging facility
March 25, 2019
A press release announced St. Lucia has started construction of a 54kW solar PV electric vehicle port system with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The construction of the facility, located in the parking lot of the Department of Infrastructure Ports and Energy, is led by Gearing Up Ltd, who won the contract through a competitive […]
USD 27m for 7MW geothermal project in Dominica
March 20, 2019
The World Bank has approved a budget of USD27 million for the funding and development of a 7MW geothermal power plant in Dominica. This small geothermal power plant is a step further for Dominica’s aim to diversify the country’s energy matrix and increase renewable energy sources for the production of electricity. This project, which is […]
Bolivia announces tender for geothermal surface studies consultation
March 19, 2019
The state utility of Bolivia, ENDE, has issued a request for submissions of interest for consultancy on surface studies for a geothermal field. The project will be financed though a grant from the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America. The announcement was made on March 12th, with the deadline for submissions set on April 15th. […]