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Cuban farmers use renewable energy to protect environment
October 20, 2015
Cuban farmers are ahead of the curve with techniques to use renewable energies for environmental protection. The operation of 200 windmills and 20 solar panels in the sector of Villa Clara is one example of hardware infrastructure used. Additionally, 130 biodigesters are currently used for the treatment of pork residuals and 300 more will be […]
A Boost for Green Energy in the Eastern Caribbean
October 18, 2015
A Boost for Green Energy in the Eastern Caribbean The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development is increasing its support for the development of green energy in the Eastern Caribbean. An agreement to contribute approximately $3.9 million USD will provide support the Caribbean Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy for the Eastern Caribbean initiative. Financing will support […]
The Business Case for Solar Power in the Caribbean: Bacardi HQ Running on 100% Sunshine
October 16, 2015
After contending for too long with high Caribbean electricity prices, Bacardi installed a 24.75 kW solar array on its San Juan headquarters. The array, which produces 100% of the building’s power needs, is projected to pay for itself in just five years. The installation of these panels has been one of several initiatives undertaken by […]
Enel commissions 400MW hydropower plant in Colombia
October 15, 2015
Emgesa, a subsidy of Enel, has commission a 400 MW hydropower plant in Colombia. Once the completed, the $1.2 billion plant, which will generate 2.2 TWh per year, will meet 4% of Colombia’s electric needs. According to Enel CEO, Francesco Starace, the plant, “has already recorded a number of firsts. It is the most impressive […]
Jamaican Government Saves $80 Million through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects
October 14, 2015
Since 2011, The Jamaican government has saved $80 million on its electricity bills through a partnership with the IDC called the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (EECP). Energy usage has been reduced by replacing outdated air conditioning units and lighting and by installing central cooling, solar film and windows and by painting roofs. According to […]
Waste-to-energy in Nicaragua – Plans to Build Plant in Managua
October 12, 2015
Managua’s city council approved a thirty-year operating permit to W2E Eco Energy Investment Nicaragua for a waste-to-energy plant. According to mayor Daysi Torres, the company plans to invest $17 million in the plant, which will be located at the La Chureca landfill and will transform plastic bags into synthetic fuel. The plant will have the […]
SkyPower Invests in 500 MW Utility-Scale Solar and PV Education in Panama
October 12, 2015
SkyPower, a developer and owner of utility-scale solar projects, announced plans to build 500 MW of utility-scale solar projects over the next five years. These projects represent a $1 billion investment. According to Skypower Chief Commerical Officer, Charles Cohen, “SkyPower’s estimated US $1 billion investment is expected to create more than 10,000 total jobs in Panama, […]
Chile Cerro Pabellón plant expected to start operations by mid-2017
October 6, 2015
ENAP and Enel Green Power estimate that the Cerro Pabellón plant in Chile will start operations in mid-2017. According to Marcelo Tokman, CEO of ENAP, major components of the plant must be pre-assembled and delivered to the site due to the high-altitude of the project location. The 48 MW plant will be built at 4,500 meters […]
Tax incentives for renewable energy projects in El Salvador
October 5, 2015
El Salvador’s government has proposed making changes to extend tax incentives for renewable energy projects and the expansion of existing projects. Such changes are expected to encourage investment in a number of different renewable projects, including hydro, geothermal, wind, solar, marine, biogas and biomass. To read more about renewable energy incentives in El Salvador, click […]