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Irish renewable energy firm lands $1.65bn contract in Chile
August 19, 2016
An Irish renewable energy firm, Mainstream Renewable Power (MRP), recently beat out 83 competitors to build seven wind power plants in Chile. The US$1.65 billion project will provide a total 12,000 GWh of electricity under a 20-year operating agreement. MRP has notable experience in the renewables field, having produced more than 2,000 MW across more […]
Report: Jamaica to put final touches on 33 MW PV project
August 17, 2016
An agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Co Ltd (EREC) and the Jamaican government , for a 33.1 MW solar facility in Westmoreland, is almost complete. Both parties will be represented at the 2016 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. Construction is scheduled to start by 2017 and power supply should commence in 2018. Energy and Technology Minister […]
Despite Lower Oil Prices, Renewable Still An Attractive Option, Says IFC
August 12, 2016
The IFC is confident that renewable energy investment is attractive regardless of this year’s drop in oil prices. The International Financial Corporation estimates that a country can absorb between 25 to 35 percent of renewable energy before intermittent nature of renewable energy disrupts the base-load capacity of any generation system. The IFC has partially funded […]
World-Class Delegation of Companies Confirmed for Cuba Energy Investment Summit
August 11, 2016
The organizers of the Cuba Energy Investment Summit are pleased to announce a roster of over 35 world-class companies confirmed to participate in the investment “mission” to Havana in early September. The roster of companies includes household names such as InterEnergy, GE, APR Energy, IC Power, and Mitsubishi. The companies will meet a number of key […]
20 Caribbean Countries Confirmed for CREF 2016
August 11, 2016
As momentum for CREF builds, we are pleased to announce that CREF – at two months out – features confirmed participation from 20 Caribbean countries. The turnout from regional governments and utilities is particularly strong and reflects the emphasis laid at CREF on addressing the critical issues around the commercialization and implementation of alternative sources […]
CDB approves funding for a more climate-resilient Caribbean transport sector
August 10, 2016
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will provide US$768,000 in funding to address damage to Caribbean road networks, caused by natural hazards. Financing will enable a study on approaches for constructing road infrastructures that are more resilient to the effects of climate change. CDB director of projects, Daniel Best, noted that agencies of the bank’s borrowing […]
JinkoSolar signs three solar PPAs for its 188MWac projects in Mexico
August 8, 2016
The solar market is becoming increasingly competitive and in Latin America. Mexico has attracted the interest of Chinese solar PV firm, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. The company signed 3 PPAs with the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), to provide 188 MW of solar energy beginning in 2018. Electricity generated will be sold to the CFE […]
Antigua and Barbuda turn to British PV company to supply solar solutions
August 7, 2016
The government of Antigua and Barbuda will return to work with UK-based firm PV Energy Ltd for further implementation of utility-scale and rooftop solar arrays across the country. In a previous contract, the company completed an installation of a 3 MW ground-mounted facility at the V.C. Bird International Airport and has begun construction of a […]
Webinar Presentations | Opening the Doors to Cuba’s Energy Revolution: An Introduction for Global Investors
August 3, 2016
In the lead-up to the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit (Sept 1 & 2, Havana, Cuba), New Energy Events and IJGlobal will gather key stakeholders for an interactive webinar to begin the process of discovery, and of the dig down into the state of the Cuban energy sector and the role for foreign investment. Panelist […]