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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. […]
Solar battery storage system installed in Saba
March 19, 2019
SMA Sunbelt Energy announced the installation of a new storage system for a solar PV farm on Saba. The 2.3MWh storage system was selected after a bid last year launched by Saba Electric Company NV, the island’s utility. The storage capacity will enable the utility to save around 300 litres of diesel every hour, and […]
Martinique makes strides towards energy self-sufficiency
March 18, 2019
With the 14MW Grand-Rivière wind park inaugurated last month, and further projects on the way, Martinique has been making strides towards achieving its goal of being energy self-sufficient by relying on renewable energy by 2030. The Grand-Rivière wind park counts seven wind turbines, and will provide electricity to 10 000 homes – 5% of the […]
Barbados could produce energy from sugar factory
March 14, 2019
The Barbados Agriculture and Food Security Minister Indar Weir announced the Portvale Sugar Factory may soon be used to produce renewable energy from its biomass. If stakeholders come together, the project could be in place by 2020 said the Minister. Energy would come from burning bagasse, a bi-product in the production of sugar, to make […]
Bahamas 132MW LNG power plant on track to open by Q4 2019
March 13, 2019
The technology group and leader in the field of renewable energy Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract to deliver a power plant in the Commonwealth of Bahamas. The Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) utility company has ordered the construction of the 132MW power. Seven high efficiency Wärtsilä 50 engines will run the plant, using liquified […]