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Costa Rica sees near 100% renewable electricity supply and export
August 6, 2019
Costa Rica has reported record-high electricity generation figures earlier this year, with 99.99% of electricity derived from renewable sources. The National Energy Control Centre published these figures, which in May surpassed every recorded monthly electricity generation count. These electricity output permitted the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) to sell electricity from renewable sources to […]
Cayman Islands government building fitted with solar PV
August 5, 2019
A carport on a Government Administration Building in George Town, Cayman Islands will be fitted with solar PV panels. Bids for the structure are currently under review. The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure has called for a solar installation which will generate 100 KW of electricity. This installation, which should be finalised within six […]
Chilean government shows increasing enthusiasm for geothermal
August 2, 2019
Chile’s Undersecretary of Energy, Ricardo Irarrázaba, highlighted the geothermal potential of the country, and his government’s commitment to take advantage of this energy resource. The geothermal potential of explored areas in Chile is around 3000MW, which with the possible uses of thermal energy in Chile “places us, again, in a privileged place worldwide for the […]
OECS establishes a green-blue economy strategy and action plan
August 1, 2019
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has established a Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan. This plan aims to encourage and build further strategies for sustainable development through economic growth, improved livelihoods and the protection of ecosystems. OECS and the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June to work […]
Dominican Republic receives €5m in green loans
July 31, 2019
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €5m to two financial institutions in the Dominican Republic to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Banco de Ahorro y Credito Fondensa (Banfondensa) and Fondo para el Desarollo INC (Fondensa) will receive the loans to provide microfinance to small and medium businesses, and low and middle income […]
El Salvador company aims for increased geothermal power generation
July 30, 2019
LaGeo has confirmed its commitment to increase the generation of electricity and energy from geothermal power in El Salvador. President of LaGeo, Lic. Mynor Gil, confirmed this during a visit to one of the company’s geothermal power plants. LaGeo will “to boost the production of the ‘white gold’ for the benefit of El Salvador development.” […]
Jamaica adds USD 1 billion LNG terminal
July 23, 2019
A new floating Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal off the coast of Jamaica has placed the country “on track” to meet its energy mix target of 50% of energy sources from renewables or cleaner fuels. The terminal was unveiled at a ceremony last week, attended by Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness. “We are demonstrating that […]
Dominican Republic to add solar PV for self-consumption on over 70 barracks
July 23, 2019
Dominican Republic’s National Commission for Energy and the Ministry for Defence have signed an agreement to add solar panels for energy self-consumption on over 70 military barracks and other military installations. The Director of the National Commission for Energy, Ángel Canó, said the military buildings will be “equipped with a photovoltaic system for the supply […]
Nicaragua inaugurates new solar plant
July 22, 2019
A 2.1MW hybrid solar and thermal plant in Corn Island, Nicaragua has entered into commission. The solar installation, Caribbean Pride Solar Energy Plant, has over 6300 solar panels, and a large storage and distribution system. This renewable project will provide electricity for the 1943 homes on Corn Island, and will save 30 000 gallons of […]