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Gamesa Awarded 112 MW Wind Turbine Order In Chile
October 22, 2015
Chile continues to climb the Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index – moving from 11 to number 9 alongside Brazil. Confidence is bolstered by an order for a 112 MW wind turbine supply contract from Gamesa. The wind farm will receive 56 of Gamesa’s G114-2.0 MW turbines, which are optimized for low and medium wind speed sites. […]
Cuban farmers use renewable energy to protect environment
October 20, 2015
Cuban farmers are ahead of the curve with techniques to use renewable energies for environmental protection. The operation of 200 windmills and 20 solar panels in the sector of Villa Clara is one example of hardware infrastructure used. Additionally, 130 biodigesters are currently used for the treatment of pork residuals and 300 more will be […]
Tax incentives for renewable energy projects in El Salvador
October 5, 2015
El Salvador’s government has proposed making changes to extend tax incentives for renewable energy projects and the expansion of existing projects. Such changes are expected to encourage investment in a number of different renewable projects, including hydro, geothermal, wind, solar, marine, biogas and biomass. To read more about renewable energy incentives in El Salvador, click […]
El Salvador Geothermal: Drilling Starts on Well for 10 MW Power Plant
August 28, 2015
El Salvador geothermal takes another step forward. The government of El Salvador announced that drilling at the Chinameca geothermal site started this week. The well will produce an estimated 8 – 10 MW of energy by 2017. By 2019, the site will produce 50 MW annually. According to Comisión Ejecutiva Hidreléctrica del Río Lempa, David […]
Jamaica’s Grid to be 12.5% Renewable by 2016
August 27, 2015
According to Jamaican Energy Minister and CREF 2015 speaker, Phillip Paulwell, Jamaica is expected to source 12.5% of energy for its grid from renewable sources by the end of 2016. Paulwell continues to push for Jamaica to hit the national target of 30% renewables by 2020. Contributing to the increased share of renewables are 78MW of […]
RFP – Supply of up to 37 MW (Net) of Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Resources
August 4, 2015
The Office of Utilities Regulation (the Office or OUR) hereby invites interested entities to submit proposals for the provision of new Generating Capacity from renewable energy sources up to 37 MW (Net) to the national grid of Jamaica on a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) Basis. View the full RFP here.
Climate Change and Rising Sea-Levels a Serious Concern for the Caribbean
August 4, 2015
An estimated two-meter rise in sea-level caused by climate change over the next few decades will leave many Caribbean residents and businesses with no choice but to rebuild or relocate. “Approximately 1,300 km square metres of land area will be lost. That’s equivalent to Barbados plus Antigua & Barbuda plus St Vincent & the Grenadines, […]
New report unveils pathway to affordable, sustainable energy in Dominican Republic
August 4, 2015
An efficient, renewable-based energy system could save the island nation up to US$25 billion over the next 15 years Washington, D.C.—Earlier last month, at the Energy Ministry of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, the Worldwatch Institute presented analyses and recommendations to government officials and energy stakeholders to support a transition to a sustainable energy […]
Hydrothermal Energy Potential in Jamaica
August 3, 2015
According to Silbert Barrett, a Sustainable Strategist at Brittenwoods International, a Trans-Caribbean Hydrothermal Power Plant could generate 52 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. Accessing the super-heated undersea hydrothermal vents that are located between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the Mid-Cayman Trough, would take approximately $140 billion dollars and 450,000 workers. If successfully completed, […]