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Siemens proposes power grid designs for Puerto Rico
August 1, 2018
Siemens has introduced a series of recommendations for a new energy infrastructure framework for Puerto Rico to increase resiliency of the national grid using cleaner and higher quality electricity. Siemens designed a program including 10 mini grids across the island that could potentially enhance and incorporate the energy infrastructure. The company stated: “The mini-grid solution […]
Honduras using solar energy to provide energy to rural communities
August 1, 2018
The government of Honduras has been investing in renewables projects which now represent 61% of the total energy supply of the country. The expansion in the renewable industry has also allowed for policies which help bring electricity to rural communities in the country. Specifically, the Minster of Community Development, Mario Pineda, explained how this boom […]
Eight new solar farms to be completed in Cuban municipality this year
August 1, 2018
Sancti Spíritus, a municipality in the centre of the island, wants to increase the energy efficiency, distribution and capacity of the island by increasing the use of renewable sources, specifically of solar. Carlos Miseael Rodriguez, director of the National Electrical Grid of the municipality, stated that by the end of the year, eight new solar […]
Private companies in Panama investing in solar energy
August 1, 2018
Toda a Dollar, a Panamanian wholesale company, has invested in two solar power installations for two of its main distributors, both located in the city of Panama. The first project will have the energy capacity of 70.2 kWp and consists of 216 solar power. The project is expected to generate 103 Kwh annually. The second […]
Germany to loan US $62m for solar project in Dominican Republic
July 30, 2018
The German development finance institution DEG, has arranged for a USD $62m long term loan for 116 MW solar plant, Montecristi, in the Dominican Republic – the biggest solar farm in the Caribbean. Montecristi, whose first phase of 58 MW has recently been finalized, is due to be completed in the summer of 2019, and […]
58 MW solar plant in Dominican Republic completed
July 24, 2018
F&S Solar concept, a German firm, has completed a 58 MW solar park in the Dominican Republic. The project, Montecristi, has 215,000 modules and it will generate 103,000 MWh which is enough to provide electricity to more than 50,000 homes. The solar project is located in the region of Guayabin and has an extension of […]
AES forecasts investments of US $10m in solar projects for El Salvador
July 23, 2018
An extra 12 MW of solar energy will be installed in El Salvador by the end of 2019, according to AES Soluciones. This comes as a part of a government effort to renovate the national electric grid of the country, to make it more efficient and reliable and promote the use of renewable sources for […]
Private company in Guatemala turn to solar
July 16, 2018
Laboratories Farkot, a pharmaceutical company in Guatemala, has installed 377 solar panels in their production plant. The solar local company Enertiva, which will oversee the project, is expected to provide a total of 120 KW for the company. This project is expected to save US$ 20,000 yearly – 35% of the total electrical costs – […]
Eastern Caribbean government buildings to get solar
July 11, 2018
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the association Solar Head of State to adopt solar rooftops for key government buildings across the region. Last week in Jamaica, the two entities met to develop a regional strategy for photovoltaic power systems at government facilities for all members of […]