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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, […]
Enel Profit Rises on Latin America Demand, Renewables Growth
August 2, 2015
Increasing rates of electricity use and renewable energy integration in Latin America translates for increased profits for Italian utility, Enel. Profits for the first-half of the year are up 3.4% in Latin America, whereas in Italy, where energy usage is on the decline, profits have decreased by a half percentage point.
Guatemala’s El Ceibillo Project Moves Forward
July 28, 2015
U.S. Geothermal Inc. Guatemala has been granted approval to modify the development schedule of the El Ceibillo geothermal project. Though the initial request for a schedule modification was submitted in 2013, the change is expected to be signed into action within the next month. The modified schedule will have the project operating commercially by 2018.
Jamaican Energy Prices Fall Dramatically
July 27, 2015
The price of a kilowatt hour in Jamaica has dropped in the past 12 months from .46 cents/kwh in 2012 to .26 cents/kwh today. According to the Jamaican Ministry of Energy & Mining, this reflects the adoption of substantial renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. Retrofits include “cool roofs”, solar power and improved air condition […]
Are Renewables the Answer for Puerto Rico’s Energy Challenges?
July 24, 2015
Debt levels in the billions and energy rates 2.5 times that of the main-land US are only the start of Puerto Rico’s energy challenges. Could a great commitment to renewable energy be the solution? What changes would Puerto Rico’s utility, PREPA need to make in order to assist with a transition?