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ECLAC notes progress in Central American energy efficiency
November 22, 2017
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is noting the progress made in energy efficiency by a majority of Latin American countries. In Central America, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua have all drafted bills to regulate energy efficiency. Costa Rica has the oldest law in the region, in force since 1994. Nineteen […]
New Fortress Energy strikes new partnership to deliver LNG
November 22, 2017
Fourth quarter financial reports disclose that as of September 2017, Cargo Handlers Limited entered into an agreement with liquefied natural gas provider New Fortress Energy (NFE). Based in Montego Bay, Cargo Handlers provides stevedoring and petroleum haulage services. Essentially, Cargo Handlers has become a transportation provider of New Fortress Energy for the delivery of LNG, said […]
Canadian company to bring solar PV to Cuba
November 21, 2017
Construction on a new solar PV project will start in Northwestern Cuba in January 2018. Deltro Group Ltd. a Canadian-based developer of clean renewable energy projects was awarded a contract to build, own and operate a solar photovoltaic electric generating facility in north western Cuba. The facility will feed into the national grid, operated and maintained […]
Solar and electric vehicles projects in Barbados, energy policy expected in coming weeks
November 21, 2017
A $50 million UAE grant program will help fund two new solar projects in Barbados. The first project is a 500 kW ground-mounted solar PV project at the Bowmanston pumping station in St. John. The project will reduce the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) energy consumption by 20% reduce yearly cost by $500,000. The second project […]
Off grid solar grows in Peru
November 21, 2017
The British Embassy in Peru, with technical assistance from UK company NGO Practical solutions, has installed a solar energy solution for a rural community in Peru. Located in the Southern remote region of Ocoruro, and at altitudes exceeding 4,000 meters, the solar technology will provide the community of Ocoruro with electricity for schools, medical facilities, […]
U.S. to provide $4.3m funding to Caribbean for energy diversification
November 20, 2017
The United States State Department announced they will provide $4.3 million in funding to support energy diversification in the Caribbean. Opportunities through the funding will include technical assistance, grant funding for project preparation, and new opportunities for U.S. energy firms and exports. The announcement of the funding was first made on Wednesday at the U.S. […]
6th application round opens for IRENA and Abu Dhabi renewables fund
November 20, 2017
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), is inviting applications for renewable energy projects in developing countries. Within the framework of the ADFD-funded US$350 million (AED1.285 billion) IRENA/ADFD Project Facility, the current funding round of US$50 million in concessional loans marks the sixth of seven annual […]
Top Five CREF 2017 Takeaways

From our Editorial Team
November 13, 2017
Weeks after Irma and Maria plowed through the Caribbean, over 500 regional and international leaders gathered in Miami for the 2017 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. Dialog between stakeholders is increasingly sophisticated and the pipeline of projects is deepening, but now there is a new urgency around discussions driven by the need for islands to rethink […]
Nevis geothermal project progress: Drilling rig arrives on island
November 8, 2017
Equipment for the first phase of the geothermal development project on Nevis, began arriving on the island following shipping delays due to the recent passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, pushing the start-up dates from October to mid-November. Mr. Mc Levon “Makie” Tross, Local Representative for the geothermal developers Nevis Renewable Energy International (NREI), told […]