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Bárbara Hernández, Head of Power Generation at AZCUBA, confirms for CEIF
May 31, 2016
Bárbara Hernández Martínez, the Director General for Power Generation at AZCUBA, has confirmed she will participate at CEIF. Ms. Hernandez leads a division mandated with rapidly expanding Cuba’s ability to generate energy from biomass. Cuba’s sugar industry already accounts for 3.5% of national generation; the objective is 14% – a total of approximately 750 MW from […]
CETER, Cuba’s Center for Renewable Energy, confirms co-hosting role
May 31, 2016
The organizers of the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Forum are proud to announce that the event will be co-hosted by the Cuban Center for Renewable Energy (CETER). Dr. Conrado Moreno, former Director of CETER, will chair the Forum. CETER comprises part of Cuba’s elite Instituto Superior Politécnico José Antonio Echeverría (CUJAE). Many of Cuba’s energy […]
Peru’s wind, solar output rises 54% in April
May 31, 2016
Over the past year, Peru experienced a tremendous growth in wind and solar generation. Total power reached 4,293 GWh, a 9% increase from the previous year thanks to the 97 MW CE Tres Hermanas wind park in the Ica region. Hydropower plant output grew 7.1% on the year to 2,369 GWh, while thermal plants generated […]
Uruguay to export wind energy to Argentina
May 31, 2016
Wind farm developer Ventus and Argentinian energy trader, Saesa, have signed a deal to export electricity through their respective energy companies. As Uruguay’s wind sector expands, with total capacity expected to hit 1.2GW by the end of 2016, the opportunity to trade with Latin American neighbor has become even more promising. Argentina has a deep […]
Representative Chris Lee, Chairman of Hawaii’s Energy & Environment Committee, Confirms Keynote at CREF 2016
May 23, 2016
The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that Rep. Chris Lee, Chairman of Hawaii’s Energy & Environment Committee, has confirmed that he will give a keynote address at CREF 2016.. Mr. Lee is one of Hawaii’s most vocal advocates for a diversified and resilient energy matrix and a transition to renewable sources of energy. […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines receives funding for geothermal energy development
May 21, 2016
In an effort to further develop the renewable energy sector of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Caribbean Development Bank has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of the United Kingdom, through its Department for International Development. The high costs of energy in SVG have long been ranked as a major obstacle […]
Solar power plant installed in Haiti
May 21, 2016
A multilateral solar energy project is taking shape in the Champ de Mars region of Haiti. GENINOV Group, a Canadian firm that has operated a subsidiary in Haiti since 2009, delivered a 100 KW solar system to the Cellule Energie and Electricity of Haiti (EdH) of the Ministry of Transport (MTPTC) to illuminate various parts of Champ […]
The challenges and gifts for sustainable tourism in Cuba
May 20, 2016
As opportunities to expand the Cuban tourism industry grow, so does the threat of a negative impact to the Caribbean island’s natural and human environments. Sheltered for decades from widespread tourism and economic liberalization, Cuba has retained a wholesome natural landscape by utilizing low-tech methods of production for energy and food. Key challenges in facing […]
Barbados: Officials talk renewable energy
May 20, 2016
The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Energy Unit and the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) hosted a national policy dialogue on sustainable energy. The conversation focused on energy efficiency and conservation, including how NGOs and CSOs can play a strategic role in the development of policy and implementation practices. A key […]