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Mexico to spend $46 billion on wind energy in next 25 years
October 22, 2015
Mexico plans to quadruple its wind power capacity from 2.5GW in 2014 to 10GW in 2018, and to add a further 22GW of wind energy by 2040 in a $46bn push toward a low-carbon economy. As the world’s 10th largest contributor of global emissions, Mexico relies on fossil fuels for 75% of its electricity. This […]
Gamesa Awarded 112 MW Wind Turbine Order In Chile
October 22, 2015
Chile continues to climb the Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index – moving from 11 to number 9 alongside Brazil. Confidence is bolstered by an order for a 112 MW wind turbine supply contract from Gamesa. The wind farm will receive 56 of Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbines, which are optimized for low and medium wind speed sites. […]
Call for proposals to cooperate in geothermal energy in Mexico
October 22, 2015
The Mexican National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) and the Energy Secretariat (Sener) have launched a call for International Cooperation Research and Development between Mexico and the European Union in Geothermal Energy. Project priorities include research, development and technological innovation in energy sustainability. The call was issued jointly with the European Commission, within the […]
Startup provides solar energy in rural Haiti
October 21, 2015
RE-VOLT is on a mission to bring affordable and reliable solar energy in rural Haiti and is running a crowdfunding campaign to help fund the expansion of its service to bring power to the people in rural Haitian homes for the first time. Customers, who are charged a low monthly fee of 250 Haitian Gourdes (about […]
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 […]