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BVIEC Evaluates 19 Applications for Paraquita Bay Microgrid Project
January 17, 2022
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) received 19 applications from companies looking to pre-qualify for the proposal to develop a microgrid in Paraquita Bay. Submissions qualify the companies for consideration by the BVIEC to bid on future engineering, procurement, and construction services. The project will be funded with a USD 600 thousand grant provided […]
Building a microgrid that stands its ground in the storm-tossed Caribbean
September 1, 2021
Microgrids act as an alternative, incorporating cleaner fuel sources, such as solar, and cutting the costs of fuel from diesel. Equally important, new microgrids are being designed to operate through the islands’ fierce, hurricane winds and heavy rains across the Caribbean. Source
Infrastructure deal could significantly improve life in U.S. territories, Puerto Rico
August 17, 2021
On August 11, the Senate voted 69-30 for HR 3684—a landmark piece of bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Allotting $1.2 trillion to long-term infrastructure improvements, it represents a comprehensive national plan for revamping the United States’s transport, water, energy, housing, and internet systems. The promises created by the new infrastructure deal hold immense relevance for the US […]
Electric vehicles and renewables will need a dramatic rise in mineral supply, IEA warns
May 8, 2021
The supply of critical minerals crucial for technologies such as wind turbines and electric vehicles will have to be ramped up over the next decades if the planet’s climate targets are to be met, according to the International Energy Agency. Source
Puerto Rico issues RFP for 1.5GW renewables and energy storage
March 4, 2021
The island of Puerto Rico has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to construct 1GW of renewable energy capacity and 500MW of battery energy storage on the island. The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is seeking to procure renewable energy resources with a minimum generating capacity of 20MW, and 500MW of collective energy storage, […]
Solar microgrids across Puerto Rico withstand quakes; boost case for distributed generation
January 20, 2020
Solar microgrids installed throughout Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria didn’t lose power when massive earthquakes tore through the island’s electric grid earlier this month. The microgrids, many of which are permanently off-grid, were able to continue operating despite serious damage to transmission lines and power plants. Operators see this as an argument for shifting to […]
Virgin Islands microgrid solicits RFP for O&M services
May 10, 2018
Installed 200 kW PV microgrid in St. Croix, USVI is soliciting an RFP for companies to bid O&M services. In addition to a large distributed PV array on many rooftops the microgrid is independent from the grid and includes 10+ hours of battery storage, and two standby diesel generators. Work start date no earlier than […]
Haiti seeks qualified microgrid developers
January 22, 2018
Haiti’s government, seeking to grow the successful microgrid model, has issued an official next step for the energy sector. The regulatory authority has launched a pre-qualification notice to invite private developers to express their interest in developing and operating mini and micro-networks based on renewable or hybrid energy. The government is prioritizing energy access, as […]