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New solar projects commissioned in Honduras for commercial hubs
November 20, 2018
Two new solar PV projects in Honduras were announced by the solar power provider Enertiva. Under a PPA contract, Enertiva,which currently operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá and Nicaragua, will provide 1.41MW in solar power. The two projects were commission by Corporación Lady Lee, one of the biggest corporate groups in Honduras. […]
Geothermal Development Facility issues third call for funding applications
November 20, 2018
A call for applications for funding of geothermal projects in Latin America has been issued by the Geothermal Development Facility for Latin America. This third call for applications is for developers with geothermal projects, and will provide funding for surface studies or confirmation drilling. Eligible projects must be in one the following countries: Bolivia, Colombia, […]
New financing source for climate-related projects in the Caribbean secured
November 19, 2018
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have signed a legal agreement to facilitate climate finance projects in the Caribbean. The Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) was signed on the sidelines of the GCF’s Caribbean Structured Dialogue which took place in Grenada earlier this month. The meeting brought together stakeholders to plan […]
Developer presents geothermal project proposal in Argentina
November 19, 2018
Geotermia Andina’s President, Giorgio Stangalino, recently met with Sergio Uñac, the Governor of San Juan, and other stakeholders to discuss his company’s proposal for geothermal projects in this region of the Argentinian Andes, which is thought to have a high potential for geothermal development. The San Juan region borders Chile, and includes the Valle del Cura […]
Officials embark on study tour of Belize’s energy sites
November 16, 2018
The Belize Minister responsible for Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities will be hosting a group of CARICOM officials for a study tour of energy sites in Belize. The tour included visits to the Vaca Dam, currently in its third phase of the Macal Hydroelectric Project, the Santander Biomass Power Plant, the La Gracia Smart […]
RMI and Bermuda sign MOU for energy transformation project
November 16, 2018
The Rocky Mountain Institute, an independent and world-leading energy advisor, and the Government of Bermuda have signed an agreement for two proposals which will launch the Energy Transition Project in Bermuda. The initiative aims to modernise the transportation and energy sectors on the island, providing cleaner alternatives and reducing costs for citizens. The first arm […]
New solar power self-consumption installation in Costa Rica
November 15, 2018
Solar power company Enertiva has started construction on a 244kWp in the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica. Enertiva designs, commercialises and installs solar technology solutions in Central America. The company currently operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá and Nicaragua. The project now under construction in Costa Rica will include the installation of […]
USD 50m fund opens application process for renewable energy projects in developing countries
November 15, 2018
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Project Facility has entered its seventh funding cycle. The partnership offers over USD 50 million in funds for government-backed renewable energy projects in developing countries. Projects are invited to submit applications for funding before February 14th 2019. These are available for projects […]
Jamaica’s energy policy focusing on renewables: a magnet for investment
November 14, 2018
Jamaica is a “leader in the Caribbean”, with a renewable energy sector that is particularly attractive for investment, said Managing Director of MPC Capital (MPC), Mr. David Delaire. MPC is a global asset and investment manager for alternative investments. The German company’s subsidiary, MPC Renewables Energy GmbH, will start selling electricity to the Jamaica Public […]