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Mexico issues three geothermal exploration permits for Engie and Reykjavik Geothermal
May 24, 2017
Mexico is expanding its geothermal market to the private sector with a recent issuing of exploration permits for global energy companies. Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER) has issued three exploration permits to ENGIE, a global energy company, and Reykjavik Geothermal, an Icelandic geothermal development company. These permits authorise their holders to spend three years exploring […]
Cuba breaks ground on first Havana Energy biomass project
May 22, 2017
A groundbreaking ceremony on April 27 marked the beginning of construction for the Havana Energy biomass plant. The new investment, involving Biopower SA, a joint venture between Zerus SA, a subsidiary of Azcuba, and Havana Energy, will cost more than $ 186 million and will bring improvements to the Ciro Redondo plant, which will allow […]
Bolivia allocates $43 million for solar PV and grid improvements
May 18, 2017
The Bolivian government will allocate $43.2 million to rural electrification works in the departments of Potosí and Chuquisaca, to benefit more than 27,200 homes, reported the Vice Ministry of Electricity and Alternative Energies. According to the institution, the project will improve electrification and renewable energy access for 14,600 homes in rural areas with additions and […]
Dominican Republic to supply LNG to Barbados
May 18, 2017
In the first agreement with a neighboring country, AES Dominicana has signed an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Barbados National Oil Company Limited (BNOCL), from its AES Andres LNG terminal in the Dominican Republic, according to Edwin De los Santos, president of AES Dominicana. De los Santos said the agreement “represents […]
Honduras’ Platanares geothermal project to begin operations this year
May 16, 2017
Honduras will bring 35 MW of geothermal online this year as Ormat’s Platanares project is anticipated to reach commercial operation by the end of 2017. This announcement was made by Isaac Angel, CEO of Ormat Technologies, in his presentation of Q1 2017 earnings and plans for Platanares geothermal project in Honduras. Ormat Technologies is continuing […]
Brazilian Development Bank loans to first renewable project
May 15, 2017
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved $168.4 million financing for the construction of the Pirapora solar plant, completion date anticipated August 2018. It is the first loan approved by the BNDES in the frame of its program to support solar and renewables. The BNDES said that the 150 MW (AC) project, which is currently […]
Haiti seeks developer to install 1-3 microgrids
May 15, 2017
Haiti is seeking to expand energy access across its rural towns with a project that could potentially build build 80 community microgrids over the next 5 years. EarthSpark International, a leader in microgrids, has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 1-3 power generation systems for community-scale microgrids in the South Department of Haiti. The […]
Following auctions and reforms, Mexico’s solar sector poised for massive growth
May 15, 2017
Industry analysts have long forecasted a spiked growth in Mexico’s solar energy sector, but now experts are predicting 2018 as the “take-off year”. The energy transition has been ongoing for several years as Mexico implemented policy reforms, but with solar winning big at the past two auctions the grid will be taking on over 4 […]
Barbados Light & Power moves towards agreement for wind farm
May 12, 2017
Barbados is staying on track for a 2018 construction timeframe of the 10 MW wind farm in Lamberts, St. Lucy, according to a speech delivered this week by managing director of Barbados Light & Power, Roger Blackman. BL&P and Barbados Farms Limited are in the process of finalizing the terms of the agreement for the St […]