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Guyana launches energy project
March 15, 2016
In an effort to electrify the 80% of rural areas in Guyana that have no electricity, Guyana’s Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the Multilateral Investment Fund and CARISBSAVE have partnered to implement the Sustainable Business Models for Rural Electrification and Energy Access project. The program will electrify 6,000 homes across 25 communities through solar power. […]
Chile approves 600+ MW of renewable energy
March 14, 2016
The Chilean government approved the construction of a 600 MW PV system and a number of smaller systems this week. Approved projects include: Project (technology) Capacity Investment Cielos de Tarapaca (PV) 600 MW USD 1bn Planta Fotovoltaica La Esperanza (PV) 9 MW USD 18m Planta Fotovoltaica Marchigue (PV) 9 MW USD 18m Mini Central Hidroelectrica […]
Oriana Energy begins construction of 45-MW PV plant in Puerto Rico
March 7, 2016
Construction of a 45 MW solar plant in Puerto Rico began last week. Once completed, the solar farm will generate 125,000 MW annually. Led by Oriana Energy, a partnership of two US energy firms, the project will cost $160 million to complete.
Engie Awarded 40MW Solar Power Project in Peru
March 4, 2016
The French company Engie has won a 40 MW solar project in Peru. This project was awarded in the fourth round of tenders for renewable energy in Peru. Installation of the array will be completed by 2017.
3mw solar system at Antiguan airport includes energy storage system
March 3, 2016
The recently inaugurated 3MW solar system at the Antiguan airport includes an energy storage system. Meeco is the UK-based company that installed the energy storage system, called sun2safe. The system will allow for energy harnessed during the day to be stored and used during the evening.
3 MW solar power plant inaugurated at the Antiguan airport
February 23, 2016
This week, a 3 MW solar power plant was inaugurated at the Antiguan international airport. The plant, which was developed by PV Energy Limited, has over 12,000 PV panels. According to PV Energy, the plant will generate up to 4.645 MWh per year, saving 3.019,50 tons of CO2 emissions on the island in the same […]
Cuba & China sign agreement for 100 MW of PV projects
February 6, 2016
Cuba and China have signed a commercial contract for the implementation of a 100-MW photovoltaic project in the Greater Antilles. In 2015 the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced an AED-55 million (USD 14.9m/EUR 13.3m) concessionary loan to the government of Cuba for the development of a 10-MW solar project in the country. This […]
St. Lucia Government Installs Solar
January 5, 2016
As part of its plan to source 35% of energy from renewables by 2020, the government of St. Lucia has installed PV systems at the National Mental Wellness Centre and the headquarters of the National Emergency Management Organization. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development and CREF speaker, Sylvester Clauzel, said that the installation will […]
Energy efficiency upgrades saves Jamaican business $.5 million monthly
December 30, 2015
A food and household product distribution company is saving over a half million dollars monthly thanks to energy efficiency upgrades and a solar system. The electricity bill, which previously ran between $1 million and $800,000 per month is now $280,000. In addition to spraying the roof of its warehouse with foam and upgrading an out-dated […]