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Montserrat Geothermal – Third Well will be Drilled in early 2016
September 16, 2015
Montserrat geothermal projects to move forward next year. Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), a third geothermal well will be drilled in Montserrat. Following on the heels of two other wells that are each currently producing 1.5 MW of power, this new well hopes to bring Montserrat geothermal production to ~5 MW.
Affordable Financing for Climate Change Mitigation Projects in Jamaica
September 16, 2015
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the First Global Bank have partnered to give Jamaicans access to affordable loan financing for projects related to climate-smart agricultural and climate change mitigation solutions. According to Peter Lindo, Vice President of First Global Bank, the loans are different than traditional green financing, which typically targets […]
Mexico Starts Building Capacity for the Energy Sector Through Education
September 15, 2015
Over the next five years, Mexico will need over 135,000 experts to assist with the expansion of its energy sector. In an effort to meet this need and develop the national workforce, the Mexican government will undertake an aggressive initiatives that target building capacity for the energy sector through education. As part of this program, […]
Asset Manager, Entropy Investment Management, buys largest utility-scale solar plant in Panama from Hanwha Q CELLS and partners
September 14, 2015
In one of the more interesting acquisitions in the region, Entropy Investment Management has acquired 100% of the largest utility-scale solar field in Panama. Hanwha, along with local developer Renventure, EPC SEMI, ASEP, and others developed this project before the sale.
Iceland Drilling Co awarded geothermal contract in Nicaragua
September 14, 2015
Iceland Drilling Co. has been awarded a contract to drill two new production wells at the San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal site in Nicaragua. The wells will have a production capacity of 72 MW. Addtionally, Iceland Driling Co. will work to improve four existing injection wells. The project award was given by Polaris Energy Nicaragua SA (PENSA). […]
Bahamas Prime Minister Tells Foreign Investors ‘The Time Is Now’
September 13, 2015
In an address last week in London, Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christine encouraged global investors to consider the Caribbean, saying that “the climate is indeed ripe for inward investment in the Caribbean.” He added that efforts in Barbados and across the region to implement reforms and promote investment have had the effect of “strengthening of compliance and […]
CABEI supports clean energy projects in Costa Rica
September 12, 2015
Earlier this week, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration signed a loan to support clean energy projects in Costa Rica, including solar power and biomass. The $USD 30 million loan will be distributed through the National Institute for Cooperative Development.
Saint Lucian Entrepreneurs Receive Energy-Efficiency Boost
September 10, 2015
Five St. Lucian entrepreneurs will receive an energy-efficiency boost this year. The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology of St. Lucia has selected five entrepreneurs to receive solar dryers. These oven-dryers will help the business-owners to cut down on energy use by harnessing heat from the sun. The governments of Taiwan and China have […]
Conergy, NEXTracker launch Latin America and Caribbean Solar Alliance
September 10, 2015
This month, Conergy and NEXTracker launched the Latin America and Caribbean Solar Alliance (LACSA), whose mission is, “to spur initiatives among solar industry professionals doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean and present a unified voice to advance solar industry goals.” According to Adam James of Greentech Media, the time is ripe for LACSA. “Latin […]