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Renewable energy and energy efficiency news from across the Caribbean
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November 7 – 9th, 2018 in Miami, Florida
The 10th anniversary of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum hosted by New Energy Events. Over five hundred attendees from 50 countries attended last year with more than 20 Caribbean countries.
September 23 – 27th, 2018 in Miami, Florida
Upcoming clean energy Conference hosted by CARILEC. Join industry experts and innovators to discuss the issues and solutions surrounding the Caribbean renewable energy industry.
19 – 20th October, 2018 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Join clean energy leaders, experts and investors from across the Caribbean for the 3rd annual Energy Fair and Sustainable Development & Eco Energy Expo Haiti.
More than 40 businesses and 26 Caribbean countries have joined together in support of a $1bn project to create the world’s first ‘climate smart zone’ and help fast track low carbon development across the region.
Burdened by a costly dependence on imported fuel for energy, many Caribbean islands are considering boosting the number of electric vehicles on their roads.
If there is a silver lining to the trauma of a blanket power outage amid a humanitarian crisis, it is the growing urgency of bolstering the electricity grid with renewable energy.
Smartcool Systems Inc. announced that the company has completed installations at 10 businesses in Jamaica.
The deal will expand the use of energy-saving street lamps; as well as, improve the efficiency of the power system in the City of Georgetown and the surrounding areas.
Government plans to revitalize its utility sector with greater inclusion of renewable energy including solar and wind power.
The Inter-American Development Bank reports that climate financing increases more than 20 percent from the previous year by the world’s six largest multilateral development banks.
CEOs and energy leaders from Caribbean utilities recently met for the CARILEC Chief Executive Officers and Leadership Conference.
Across the Caribbean, three innovative finance approaches may play a role in rebuilding infrastructure to be more efficient and resilient by embracing clean energy technologies.
A loan of $64 million was awarded. The facility will deliver electricity to JPS at a price of $85/MWh over 20 years.
Puerto Rico is pursuing large-scale solar as a part of its reconstruction of its energy infrastructure.
This loan is intended to invest in the energy sector, particularly in the construction of micro-grids and prioritizing renewable technologies.
Eight Rivers Energy Company Limited has commenced work on a new 37-megawatt solar energy plant, slated for completion by late 2018 or early 2019.
Bermuda General Agency Ltd. has signed an agreement with Seabased AB to purchase two 20 MW wave energy parks in the Caribbean.
GreenTech Solar has won a contract to provide 10MW of renewable power to Antigua and Barbuda by retroactively fitting government buildings, hospitals, schools and car parks.
