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St. Kitts and Nevis reviewing renewable energy projects for potential implementation in 2019
November 6, 2018
The Minister of Utilities of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Ian Liburd, announced the steps his government would be taking to provide the islands with clean energy. In his address to the nation, the Minister used the inauguration of the Caribbean Community Energy Month as an opportunity to emphasise the benefits of clean energy. “As […]
CDB will supply funding for energy project in Dominica
November 5, 2018
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announced it would be supporting Dominica in its aim to reduce energy costs and incorporate renewable energy and efficiency solutions in the country’s public sector. The programme’s first step will include conducting energy audits on public buildings and facilities. The long-term goal is to provide blended resources to address energy […]
Solar PV/ Battery hybrid power plant in Barbuda to receive funding from New Zealand
November 2, 2018
A renewable energy power plant in Barbuda will receive funding from the New Zealand government with the wider aim of supporting the re-development of the island. New Zealand Ambassador Anton Ojala announced that Auckland would provide half a million USD for the UAE Power Station and Solar PV/ Battery Hybrid Plant in Cardington after meeting […]
Germany will open office in Cuba for the promotion of investment and economic exchange
November 1, 2018
The office for the promotion of trade and investment will be inaugurated by German officials in Cuba next week. This office will serve as an information hub for German and Cuban businesses to remain updated about investment opportunities and offers on the Caribbean island. The larger aim of the project is to promote economic exchange […]
Report asserts economic benefits of renewable energy for Bermuda
October 31, 2018
The new report commissioned by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce (BCC), ‘Innovation Island’, outlines the opportunities and innovations that lay ahead for Bermuda. The report emphasises the budding role of investments in the renewable energy sector. The report recommends Bermuda present itself as a beta site of the perfect size. A “global innovation island”, said […]
Costa Rican green urban development project starts construction on renewable energy systems
October 22, 2018
Cuestamoras Urbanismo’s latest project ‘OXÍGENO Human Playground’, a 125,000 m2 recreational and commercial area with more than 15,000 m2 of green areas for public enjoyment, will include renewable energy installations for self-consumption. Enertiva, a key player in the solar energy sector in the Central American region, has started construction on a 1.1 MW solar energy […]
Jamaica announces goal for 50% renewable energy by 2030
October 17, 2018
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced yesterday his goal to reach 50% renewables by 2030, increasing Jamaica’s commitment to clean and sustainable energies. “I have directed the government to increase our target from 30% to 50%”, the Prime Minister said, “and our energy company is totally in agreement. So I believe that by 2030, Jamaica […]
Launch of programme providing clean energy to homes in Haiti
October 17, 2018
Sigora Solar has launched its “Sigora Gives Back” programme, which aims to provide clean renewable energy to Haitian communities without access to electricity. The programme provides 24/7 electricity to one home in Haiti for every sale of its Produce and Reduce package, a home solar and energy efficiency solution. “Sigora Gives Back” is built on […]
Private sector in Panama issues call for integration of renewable energies
October 16, 2018
The Society for Engineers and Architects of Panama (SPIA) called for the Panamanian government to further promote the use of clean renewable energies. The importance of the integration of solar and wind energies in building and development projects was argued during the XVI International Congress for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Industry. The theme of […]