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The challenges and gifts for sustainable tourism in Cuba
May 20, 2016
As opportunities to expand the Cuban tourism industry grow, so does the threat of a negative impact to the Caribbean island’s natural and human environments. Sheltered for decades from widespread tourism and economic liberalization, Cuba has retained a wholesome natural landscape by utilizing low-tech methods of production for energy and food. Key challenges in facing […]
Barbados: Officials talk renewable energy
May 20, 2016
The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Energy Unit and the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) hosted a national policy dialogue on sustainable energy. The conversation focused on energy efficiency and conservation, including how NGOs and CSOs can play a strategic role in the development of policy and implementation practices. A key […]
LNG exports from Trinidad and Peru losing steam
May 20, 2016
The two remaining producers of LNG in Latin America, Trinidad & Tobago and Peru, are facing the deterioration of a key industry due to upstream issues, low oil and gas prices, and weakening macroeconomics in both countries, says Interfax Global Energy. The challenges of selling LNG into an oversupplied market are compounded by the falling […]
UWI constructs net zero energy building prototype
May 19, 2016
A design project being spearheaded by the University of the West Indies (UWI) aims to construct a prototype of the Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB). The building design could save Jamaica millions of dollars, should it be adopted by planning and construction industries. By maximizing the use of natural sunlight for lighting and […]
Leni Gas partners with UK firm to develop renewables in Cuba
May 18, 2016
Leni Gas Cuba and Commerical Funded Solar plan to co-develop renewable energy projects in Cuba. An agreement between the two parties stipulates that they will assess potential for installing and operating renewable energy projects in Cuba – including hydro, solar, energy storage and power management systems. “There is a real need for more energy supply in […]
CDB loans Anguilla funds for renewables
May 18, 2016
The Government of Anguilla is implementing a strategy to improve economic stability in the country over the next four years. A new partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will provide US$35.3 million to achieve four key outcomes: improved banking system stability, a better environment for business and investment, upgrades to transport infrastructure and increased […]
A wave of geothermal in the Caribbean – or just another ripple?
May 17, 2016
If we are to believe everything we read in the papers, we’re on the cusp of a wave of geothermal development across the Caribbean. But from Nevis to Dominica, we’ve seen the headlines before. What, if anything, is different this time around? Money and people certainly seem to be showing up at the right time. […]
Dewhurst Group Selected as Lead Geothermal Project Manager for KfW Fund
May 17, 2016
KfW announced the launch of Geothermal Development Facility, Latin America – a multi-donor climate initiative to promote geothermal energy in Latin America. The fund will provide grants for exploration studies, exploratory drilling and some technical assistance. Qualified developers in Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala can apply for funding. IDA […]
Latin America: Big credit line for development of geothermal energy from German bank
May 16, 2016
Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) signed an agreement to promote the development of energy projects in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Mexico. The first credit line of €250 million (c. $286 million) will be allocated to lowering financing that CAF grants to geothermal projects in the region. The […]