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Geothermal plant in Nicaragua reached record-level power generation
July 6, 2018
Polaris Infrastructure, a Canadian company involved in operations, acquisitions and development of renewable energy projects in Latin America, provided an update on the operations of the geothermal plant in San Jacinto, Nicaragua. The company stated that the geothermal plant reached a record-level power generation of 139,000 MwH or approximately 63.5 MW, which was achieved […]
New research center in Cuba will help promote renewable energy
July 6, 2018
A new research centre will be built in Las Tunas, Cuba to promote research, technology development, and build capacity for the renewable energy industry of the country. The main objective of this research center – which will be part of the Centre of Studies of Energy Efficiency and Technological Progress – is to […]
Progress continues for 100 MW Cuban wind park
July 5, 2018
The Cuban city of Las Tunas will be home for Herradura 1 and Herradura 2, a vast wind complex, expected to begin construction in July. Chinese suppliers are providing cranes, drilling and excavating equipment and construction is finally ready to start later this week. Omilton Rodriguez Rivas, Director of Investments for the Electric Company of […]
China and Dominican Republic explore investment opportunities
July 5, 2018
China and the Dominican Republic have strengthened their diplomatic relationship and identified opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. Specifically, China is interested in the infrastructure, transportation, electrical distribution and the renewable industries of the island. An official delegation from the Dominican Republic met with the Vice President of the International Development department, Deng Boqing, […]
Canadian company forms JV with Chilean renewables firm
July 5, 2018
The Canadian company Innergex, has announced a joint venture partnership with the Chilean company Energia Llaima for 50% ownership of the company. Energia Llaima is a growing renewable firm located in the capital of Chile, Santiago. Energia Llaima owns interest in the 12MW Energía Coyanco hydro project and in the 34 MW solar thermal facility […]
Energy diversification will give Jamaica electricity sector competitive advantage
July 5, 2018
Building a robust renewable energy infrastructure can translate to a competitive advantage in electricity generation for Jamaica. This means that in addition to existing large sustainable energy projects, the country should incentivize other public-private partnerships that could help diversify the island’s electric system, stated Wilfred Baghaloo, PwC partner and deals expert, at the Jamaica Investment […]
Nicaragua’s renewable energy market continues to grow
July 4, 2018
Even though the social and political situation in Nicaragua has been unstable in the last couple of months, the investments in the renewable market – particularly in the geothermal industry – have remained stable and strong. Geothermal developer Polaris Energy recently stated that geothermal plant Jacinto-Tizate has generated US$14.7m this year, which represents a growth […]
Solar company boosting residential energy independence in Puerto Rico
July 4, 2018
Sunrun, an American solar company, will work with local companies to help distribute energy storage, solar systems and batteries to local homes. The company has said that the batteries will be particularly helpful for private homes as they can be installed in one day, recharge daily and hence provide clean, constant and reliable energy […]
Solar project to provide energy for American businesses in Costa Rica
July 4, 2018
Costa Rica is building a 97 KW solar project in a Free Zone – one of the most important business regions of the country, as it has the characteristic of promoting innovation and investment through the provision of benefits and incentives from the Federal Government. The installation will be completed by local company, Enertiva, and […]