The 7 MW geothermal power plant will receive support from both the International Development Association and the Clean Technology Fund.
Tag: Geothermal
Drilling contract signed for St. Vincent geothermal project
St. Vincent Geothermal Company Limited and Jardboranir hf announce the signing of a drilling contract for drilling four wells for a geothermal power project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
EU funding for geothermal pre-feasibility studies on Saba, St. Eustatius & St. Kitts
Part of a large-scale inter-island project, part of the European Interreg Caribbean Programme 2014-2020.
Dominica cementing its position as a renewable energy trailblazer
From geothermal to solar energy, Dominica has managed to secure itself as a leading nation in the renewable sector.
In the BVIs, hurricane whips up green energy transition
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.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines renegotiates larger share of geothermal plant
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will now own a 49 per cent stake in the geothermal plant being developed in the country.
Nevis’ geothermal resources are among the biggest in the world
The official results are in and the Nevis geothermal resource is now being characterized as one of the top six geothermal reservoirs in the world.
Growing presence of geothermal in the Eastern Caribbean
The islands of the Eastern Caribbean are renowned for their natural beauty and rich culture. But the volcanic origin of these islands has not only created breathtaking scenery, it could soon provide the solution to the region’s quest for clean,…
The role of geothermal in the Caribbean’s energy future
The Caribbean is one of the world’s largest untapped sources of renewable energy, with huge solar, wind, geothermal and marine energy potential. Despite this, most Caribbean nations still use imported diesel or oil to generate more than 90% of their…
Ormat adds 15 MW of geothermal capacity
Ormat Technologies recently said it agreed to acquire part of a geothermal power plant and exploration options in Guadeloupe Island in the Caribbean. The company said it will gradually purchase 85 percent of Geothermie Bouillante SA (GB) for approximately $56…
Geothermal Risk Mitigation Programme launched for the Eastern Caribbean
The Commissioner in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica and the President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. Wm. Warren Smith, announced the formalisation of an EU grant contribution to the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Programme for the Eastern…
Caribbean Investment Forum puts resilience into sharp focus
Urgent investment into infrastructure more resilient to climate change is needed to allow Caribbean island nations to achieve their clean energy, sustainable development plans, a high-level meeting of representatives from Caribbean governments, development partners and regional organizations in Saint Lucia…
Green jobs in St. Kitts & Nevis
The developing renewable energy industry in St. Kitts and Nevis is largely thought of by consumers as a way to save money, but Bertill Browne, director of the Energy Unit in the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, said people also need…
Guadeloupe urged to tap into its geothermal potential
There remains great and untapped geothermal potential in Guadeloupe, French territory in the Caribbean, which could help fuel electricity supply at less then half the cost of current fossil fuel based electricity generation. The long-term energy program for Guadeloupe a…
Caribbean Nations Turn to Renewable Energy
The Caribbean faces several challenges to its energy sector, which harm the region’s people and potential for economic growth. The Caribbean power generation sector receives 87 percent of its energy production from imported fossil fuels, despite the availability of solar,…
Recent Initiatives on Saint Lucia
Like most island nations in the Caribbean, electricity generation relies on imported diesel fuel, leaving it vulnerable to a costly and volatile energy source. At the same time, the island boasts strong renewable resource potential, including solar, wind, and geothermal.…
