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Regulatory reform in Panama aims for 70% renewables by 2050
June 20, 2018
Panama’s power system is critical in achieving the renewable energy goals of the country. The government has outlined recommendations in a report which calls for amendments to the country’s regulation of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This change will have the objective to increase the use of renewable energy, including solar and wind. It will […]
Cuba: Seven Reasons to Watch Energy Sector in Post-Fidel and Trump Era
February 15, 2017
In 2014, the Cuban government announced plans to generate 24 percent of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with an installed capacity of up to 2GW. It was an ambitious goal — and in order to achieve it, Cuba would need capital investments of approximately US$3.5 billion. The government’s designation of technology-specific targets […]
Cuba and South Korea commit to renewable energy
February 13, 2017
South Korea will strengthen cooperation in the renewable energy sector with Cuba as part of a knowledge-sharing program for the Caribbean country, the South Korean finance ministry said today. In a South Korea-Cuba forum held in Seoul, the two countries discussed ways to encourage South Korean companies to make inroads into the Cuban energy market, […]
Barbados Light & Power committed to clean energy transition
February 1, 2017
The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) Limited is very committed to making that major shift from electricity generated by oil to generation from renewable and clean energy sources. This is according to Manager of Communications and Government Relations at BL&P, Jackie Marshall-Clarke, who noted that this will benefit all its 225 000 customers, including […]
Pacific Islands: climate fund to boost renewables transition
December 22, 2016
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $17m in funding to install energy storage systems, support private sector investment, and for capacity building to support the Asian Development Bank (ADB) program to assist seven Pacific island countries to transition to a renewable energy future. The ADB proposed Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Investment Program will assist […]
Chile reforming energy policy with $100m IDB loan
December 5, 2016
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $100m loan for a programme to improve Chile’s energy sustainability through reforms in the sector, helping the country reach its goal of 20% non-conventional renewables by 2025. Under the programme, Chile will develop a long-term energy policy, which aims to encourage the use of renewable energy sources, boost competition in […]
Barbados renewable energy surge expected
December 1, 2016
Barbados renewable energy is set to grow over the next 12 to 18 months and Energy Minister, Senator Darcy Boyd, is anticipating a doubling in renewable energy production. The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Energy and Telecommunications, the Hon. Senator Boyd spoke to the projections as he noted that over […]
Aruba Commits to 100 Percent Renewables
November 22, 2016
Among the islands of the Caribbean, Aruba stands as an example with its commitment to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. Plans include building new solar and wind farms, converting waste to energy, and working to increase energy efficiency. New strategies for efficiency are being developed to combat the high cost of energy, […]
Enel Peru begins construction for 180 MW solar
November 21, 2016
Enel Green Power Peru has started construction of the 180 MW Rubi solar PV plant in the Moquegua District of Mariscal Neito Province. The $170m solar project will have the capacity to generate 440 GWh per year, and once completed will be the largest solar project in Peru Rubi is expected to begin commercial operation in 2018. […]