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Jamaica to go Live with 200 Million USD of Renewable Projects in 2016
July 7, 2015
In 2016, Jamaica will go live with 78 MW of additional renewable projects, including solar and nearly 80 additional MW of wind.
Governments of Mexico, Colombia, Honduras & U.S. Confirm Participation in CAMRIS
July 7, 2015
The organizers of the Central American Renewables Investment Summit (CAMRIS) are pleased to announce that the Governments of Mexico, Colombia and Honduras have confirmed their participation in the inaugural event taking place in Panama City, Panama, July 13-14. They complete a roster of regional governments which already comprises senior officials from Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, […]
Costa Rica’s renewables output reaches 98.6% in H1 of 2015
July 7, 2015
Costa Rica received worldwide attention earlier this year for using 100% renewable energy for the first 75 days of 2015. As the first half of the year comes to a close, Costa Rica reports in on its energy mix.
Barbados a Champion of Green Energy, Says UN Secretary General
July 6, 2015
In a recent tour of a Caribbean LED factory, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon praised Barbados for its commitment to renewable energy. In an address at a green energy symposium, Mr. Ban added that Barbados is “lighting the path to the future.”
St Lucia to Begin 2nd Round of Public Consultations on Geothermal Energy
July 6, 2015
In order to provide geothermal development updates and transparency, St Lucia’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology will start a second round of public consultations next week. This will include survey by aircraft and a data assessment by a geologist. Information will be available to the public by August of 2015.
IRENA report: Renewable energy can unlock socio-economic benefits for islands
July 5, 2015
A recent study released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the benefits of transitioning away from dependence on volatile oil-prices. The study provides case studies on Fiji, the Marshall Islands, and Vanuatu.
IDB Approves US$65m for Nicaragua; Government to Present Investment Plan at CAMRIS
July 3, 2015
As part of an effort to help Central American countries create a sustainable energy matrix through renewable energy generation, greater private investment and energy efficiency, the IDB approved a loan to Nicaragua for USD 65 million.
Caribbean poised to be next hotbed for renewables, says IRENA official
July 3, 2015
Caribbean poised to be next hotbed for renewables. Earlier this week, Henning Wuester, CAMRIS 2015 speaker and Director of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre at IRENA, said that, “renewable energy is abundant, scalable and replicable and every [Small Island Developing State] has indigenous renewable energy resources that can be harnessed and integrated in the […]
Cuba wants clean energy. Can the U.S. deliver?
July 3, 2015
Clean energy is a priority in Cuba. At a conference last month, senior officials announced that decreasing dependence on oil is a high priority. Can a partnership between the Unites States and Cuba facilitate the transition? What would such a partnership look like and what low hanging fruit can Cuba reach in its effort to make […]