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389 MW of solar installs in Honduras in 2015
November 24, 2015
According to a report by the National Electric Energy Company, 398 MW of solar power has been installed in Honduras thus far in 2015. An additional 161 MW are scheduled to be installed for the start of 2016. Though less than 1 MW of solar was installed in 2014, Honduras has now become the second biggest […]
Antigua Completes Construction of Solar Farm
November 10, 2015
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda hopes to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels through the construction of a 3 MW solar PV farm. Last February, the government approved the Renewable Energy Act as part of a wider effort by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to “update the regulatory structures for energy within […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s green energy push
November 6, 2015
Antigua and Barbuda are working hard to capitalize on an abundant supply of sunshine and green energy. A solar farm at Antigua’s newly-redeveloped VC Bird International Airport will have an installed capacity of 3 MW and the government is planning the placement of 2 MW installations on government buildings around the island. Additional plans to utilize […]
The Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands Approves 5MW Solar Project
October 30, 2015
The Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands (ERA) have approved a Power Purchase Agreement that will bring renewable energy to residents of Grand Cayman. A 5MW solar project, built by Entropy Cayman Solar Limited in the district of Bodden Town, will provide clean energy to 800 homes by […]
SunLink Continues Expansion with 37 MW Solar Projects in Honduras
October 27, 2015
Western Honduras is the next target for SunLink’s international expansion, which will add over 1 GW of installs to the company’s portfolio. SunLink will start by adding 37 MW of solar projects in Honduras. Honduras is Latin America’s second-largest solar market. Michael Maulick, CEO of SunLink explains, “Every major player in the solar market is contemplating […]
Startup provides solar energy in rural Haiti
October 21, 2015
RE-VOLT is on a mission to bring affordable and reliable solar energy in rural Haiti and is running a crowdfunding campaign to help fund the expansion of its service to bring power to the people in rural Haitian homes for the first time. Customers, who are charged a low monthly fee of 250 Haitian Gourdes (about […]
The Business Case for Solar Power in the Caribbean: Bacardi HQ Running on 100% Sunshine
October 16, 2015
After contending for too long with high Caribbean electricity prices, Bacardi installed a 24.75 kW solar array on its San Juan headquarters. The array, which produces 100% of the building’s power needs, is projected to pay for itself in just five years. The installation of these panels has been one of several initiatives undertaken by […]
SkyPower Invests in 500 MW Utility-Scale Solar and PV Education in Panama
October 12, 2015
SkyPower, a developer and owner of utility-scale solar projects, announced plans to build 500 MW of utility-scale solar projects over the next five years. These projects represent a $1 billion investment. According to Skypower Chief Commerical Officer, Charles Cohen, “SkyPower’s estimated US $1 billion investment is expected to create more than 10,000 total jobs in Panama, […]
Asset Manager, Entropy Investment Management, buys largest utility-scale solar plant in Panama from Hanwha Q CELLS and partners
September 14, 2015
In one of the more interesting acquisitions in the region, Entropy Investment Management has acquired 100% of the largest utility-scale solar field in Panama. Hanwha, along with local developer Renventure, EPC SEMI, ASEP, and others developed this project before the sale.