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Polaris completes drilling program at San Jacinto-Tizate, Nicaragua
August 10, 2016
A third new geothermal well, completed by Polaris Infrastructure, will come online this month in Nicaragua. Drilling of the production well at the San Jacinto project, SJ 9-4, indicates a zone of high permeability; the well was completed at a depth of 1,525 meters. Polaris expects to have SJ 9-4 connected to San Jacinto power […]
IDB to invest in geothermal energy exploration in Nicaragua
July 22, 2016
In Nicaragua, the IDB will invest in a project for the exploration and certification of geothermal reserves. The development bank stated the purpose of the project as promotion of renewable energy alternatives and foreign investment in the country. Public and private partnerships are expected to result from this endeavor to consolidate the renewable energy sector; […]
Nicaragua: clinic will use solar thermal energy for air conditioning and water heating
July 14, 2016
A new solar plant at a clinic in Managua, Nicaragua, will save approximately 1,100 tonnes of CO2 per year. Solid, a Graz-based company specializing in solar thermal systems, will fund the € 4 project using a “soft loan”. Sited for the Hospital Militar Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños, the plant will cover the entire hot water […]
Nicaragua firm launches biomass plant
May 4, 2016
A Nicaragua-based firm is extracting energy from waste products from sugarcane and sorghum. Bagasse, a fibrous matter that remains after the stalks are crushed to extract their juices, will be processed through a 38 MW plant in San Rafael del Sur, helping the country to meet 5% of its electricity demand. With the inauguration of the […]
Nicaragua to invest $10 million in renewables in 2016
April 27, 2016
Nicaragua’s Mines and Energy Minister, Salvador Mansell, said that Nicaragua will invest more than USD 10 million in renewable energy projects in 2016. These projects include solar panels and wind.
South Korea to invest USD 36.6m in Nicaraguan PV plan
April 11, 2016
South Korea will loan $33.3 million USD to the government of Nicaragua for the development of a solar project that will impact 164 communities. The government of Nicaragua will also invest $3.3 million USD in the project.
Geothermal plants and development in Nicaragua
January 26, 2016
This week Engergia Limpia published an overview of geothermal energy projects in Nicaragua. Nicaragua currently has two geothermal fields in operation – Momotombo and San Jacinto Tizate. Additionally, there are two sites for which concessions have been issued for geothermal exploration – Monte Galan- Chiltepe Managua and Volcan Casita-San Cristobal. There are additional sites for which concessions […]
Nicaragua Joins Clean Energy Revolution, Vows 90% Renewables by 2020
January 13, 2016
A statement released last week reported that Nicaraguan officials have joined the clean energy revolution by setting aggressive goals for decreasing dependence on foreign oil. Nicaragua aims to source 75% of its energy from renewables by 2017 and 90% by 2020. 54% of Nicaragua’s electricity supply is currently sourced from renewables and the outlook for […]
Nicaragua: Moderately Productive Well Drilled at San Jacinto Geothermal Site
January 4, 2016
Polaris Infrastructure recently drilled the first of three new production wells at the San Jacinto geothermal project site in Nicaragua. Polaris reports that measurements for temperatures indicate that the well will be moderately productive, although real results will be available after a 30 – 60 day heating-up period.