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Montserrat announces first utility-scale solar project
April 30, 2019
Today, the Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) and Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) officially announce the first utility-scale renewable energy project – a rooftop solar project built across several structures in Brades, located on the north side of Montserrat. The solar photovoltaic (PV) project is the first phase of two planned renewable energy […]
Puerto Rico’s first community solar grid to be built
April 26, 2019
Adjuntas, in Puerto Rico, will have the island’s first community solar grid. Residents and industry will become independent of the national grid, with the first community network of generation, storage, and distribution of solar energy. Over 18,500 people in the community will benefit from this solar energy project, led by Casa Pueblo and the Honnold […]
Call for tenders for solar park in Guyana
April 25, 2019
Guyana’s Department of Public Information announced the government will open an international call for tenders for the construction of a 1 MW solar PV park. The call for tenders is currently pending final approval. The plant will be located in Lethem, right by the Brazilian border. The press release indicated that the country would invest […]
License granted for geothermal project in Chile
April 24, 2019
The Chilean Energy Ministry has awarded a license for geothermal exploitation of the Peumayén concession in souther Chile to Transmark Chile SpA. Transmark Renewables is an international company specializing in the global development of geothermal energy, with presence in three continents. One of the regional centres of the company is in Chile. A license was […]
Cuba and EU sign Memorandum of Intent
April 23, 2019
A memorandum of intent between the Cuba and EU was signed approving the financing of cooperation projects worth €61. 5 million. The aims of this agreement is to strengthen the cooperation in various areas, including adaptation to climate change, renewable energy and food security. These projects will be fulfilled through the support for the modernisation […]
Tender deadline extended for Bolivian geothermal project
April 18, 2019
The Bolivian power utility ENDE has announced it would extend the deadline for its tender calling for expressions of interest for a geothermal project planned in Bolivia. The deadline has been extended to April 30, 2019. This will give the opportunity to an interested party to submit their interest for consultancy services on surface studies […]
U.S. Virgin Islands push to make solar more affordable
April 18, 2019
Solarize St. John has launched an initiative to offer lower solar energy costs for all residents of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The initiative will allow all residents to use clean and renewable energy, and provide discounts to families who cannot pay the upfront costs of installing new solar energy systems. With an initial donation […]
Jamaica to invest USD 25m on energy storage
April 16, 2019
Jamaica’s power utility, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) announced it would commission a USD 25 million energy storage facility. The 24.5MW plant will be the first facility of its kind in Jamaica, and will help to address power fluctuations. This storage facility will act like a battery, charging when solar and wind-energy plants generate energy […]
Solar farm in Guyana to start construction
April 16, 2019
A 1MW solar farm is to be constructed in Lethem, Guyana. The $564 million project is pending approval from the international tender. Once approval is received, the project should enter into commission within the year. The solar farm will replace the diesel-based electricity supply with a stable and clean energy source. The Minister of Public […]