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Puerto Rico trade mission to Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen CARICOM
September 26, 2018
Eleven companies from Puerto Rico, representing sectors from asset management and executive protection, to food and beverage, and refrigeration services, visited Trinidad and Tobago this week as part of a trade mission. As the Caribbean Basin Initiative, which governs the trade arrangements between the U.S. and CARICOM, expires at the end of this year, the […]
Strategic partnership update for solar and microgrids in Puerto Rico, USVI
September 20, 2018
EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp (EHT), CAT5 Solar and Microgrids (CAT5), and Danosa Caribbean Inc. (DCI) have formalised their joint venture agreement, and will distribute EHT panels and OutBack equipment in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. EHT is a company which delivers intelligent, bankable and sustainable products, with full integration of smart energy solutions. […]
For Puerto Rico, how many stakeholders are too many? Former energy regulator considers island’s recovery and future
September 13, 2018
Jóse Román Morales, former Chairman of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission, sat down with New Energy Events recently and shared his views on the resilience of the newly reconstructed grid, impediments to investment, and the independence of the new Energy Bureau. Do you believe that Puerto Rico’s reconstructed grid is better able to withstand and recover […]
Proposed law would enable Puerto Rico, USVI to build offshore wind
September 7, 2018
A bill that would enable U.S. territories to build offshore windfarms has been approved by the Committee on Natural Resources and moved to the full House of Representatives for consideration. All members of Congress representing U.S. territories have voiced their support for the bill. Tim Charters, of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) called the […]
Puerto Rico’s governor signs regulatory reform bill
August 16, 2018
On Monday, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced that he signed into law a measure to create the Public Service Regulatory Board’s reorganization plan. This will entail a shake up of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission, which will now be known as the Energy Bureau, among other regulated entities. Projected savings are estimated at $12 million in […]
Microgrid and storage system installed in school in Puerto Rico
August 14, 2018
Five companies – Black & Veatch, Tesla, Canadian Solar, Lloyd Electric and SunCarte Energy – have contributed to the installation of a microgrid and storage facility for a rural school located in the district of Yabucoa in Puerto Rico. This installation has the capacity to generate up to 156 kWh in one day and store […]
Puerto Rico wants to increase renewable energy output to 40 percent
August 1, 2018
The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Roselló, stated that the objective of the island is to increase the use of renewable energy to 40%. This, the governor stated, will give the citizens of the islands alternatives, regulate prices, independence and will help protect the environment and fight climate change. This statement goes in line with […]
Siemens proposes power grid designs for Puerto Rico
August 1, 2018
Siemens has introduced a series of recommendations for a new energy infrastructure framework for Puerto Rico to increase resiliency of the national grid using cleaner and higher quality electricity. Siemens designed a program including 10 mini grids across the island that could potentially enhance and incorporate the energy infrastructure. The company stated: “The mini-grid solution […]
Puerto Rico’s governor bets on microgrids for island
July 10, 2018
“We want microgrids everywhere” said the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló. This, he stated, will be part of the Energy 2.0 plan which will allow citizens to choose whether they want to be connected to the grid or not. The Energy Plan 2.0 comes as an initiative to help modernize the island’s electrical grid […]