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CREF2016 Partner Solar Head of State installs solar panels at St. Lucia’s Government House
September 28, 2016
Today, St. Lucia followed the Maldives and the United States to become the third nation to install solar panels on the national executive residence. The installation was made possible through the generosity of Solar Head of State. This system will allow Government House to partially operate on renewable energy, saving the country hundreds of dollars in electricity […]
Largest solar plant in the Caribbean starts producing power
September 18, 2016
An investment in excess of 160 million has resulted in the second largest solar farm in Puerto Rico and the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Greece-based company METKA-EGN built the facility and will commission and operate it following completion later this year. CEO Andreas Mustad considers this a “landmark moment for Sonnedix”, noting that […]
Bermuda Utility Revises Net Metering Program for Solar
September 13, 2016
Bermuda’s net metering program, launched in 2010, is coming to an end after Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has decided to replace it with an avoided cost compensation scheme. This revision is likely to reduce the level of new residential and commercial PV installations. The current 335 participants will continue to receive the subsidy, […]
Cuba’s Future Looking Sunny with Solar Power
September 10, 2016
Savings of over half a million dollars in fossil fuel spending has motivated Cuba to further invest in renewable energy infrastructure projects. The Pinar 220 solar park near Pinar del Rio in western Cuba uses 12,080 PV panels, has fed almost 6 GW of electricity to Cuba’s national grid and generates an average of 12 […]
Spain and Cuba solar associations form alliance
August 31, 2016
A partnership for the development of the Cuban solar industry has formed to share experience and technical expertise between Cuba and Spain. The strategic alliance was signed last week enabling the Spanish solar association (UNEF) and Cubasolar to move forward with plans for 700 MW of solar PV by 2030. Cuba currently has an installed […]
Solar takes at least 6% of Chile’s largest power auction with record low tariffs
August 25, 2016
In an auction without subsidies, solar developers have won 720 GWh of capacity in Chile’s largest-ever power auction. Endesa won about 47% of the tender with an offer not tied to specific projects, while Accion Energia said it will build 183 MW wind facility at La Arauncía. Although wind power dominated the auction, taking 5.8GWh […]
Bermuda gets ready for 6-MW solar tender
August 22, 2016
A new solar power facility will be constructed adjacent to the LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda. The Government of Bermuda has issued an open call to pre-qualify companies seeking to take part in the tender for a two-phase project; the first phase will consist of 6 MW of power and the second phase will […]
Report: Jamaica to put final touches on 33 MW PV project
August 17, 2016
An agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Co Ltd (EREC) and the Jamaican government , for a 33.1 MW solar facility in Westmoreland, is almost complete. Both parties will be represented at the 2016 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. Construction is scheduled to start by 2017 and power supply should commence in 2018. Energy and Technology Minister […]
JinkoSolar signs three solar PPAs for its 188MWac projects in Mexico
August 8, 2016
The solar market is becoming increasingly competitive and in Latin America. Mexico has attracted the interest of Chinese solar PV firm, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. The company signed 3 PPAs with the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), to provide 188 MW of solar energy beginning in 2018. Electricity generated will be sold to the CFE […]