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$34.5mn confirmed in grants under UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
UAE is proceeding with grants totalling US$34.5 million to fund renewable energy projects in the Caribbean building on $15mn of projects announced last year.
Haiti receives $150 million to electrify the whole country
This loan is intended to invest in the energy sector, particularly in the construction of micro-grids and prioritizing renewable technologies.
Solar startup brings renewable energy to Haitian businesses
Despite dealing with natural disasters and energy poverty, Haiti has optimistically made hard commitments to create a renewable energy economy. In September 2017, the Haitian Parliament eliminated import tariffs and duties on solar equipment and the country is positioned well for solar.
Carbon offset project could provide inspiration for Caribbean countries
Costa Rican coffee farmers are receiving 25,000 free trees as part of an initiative to tackle climate change started by Canadian company, World Tree.
Waste-to-energy plant under construction in Haiti
Lakay Vèt (lak-eye veht) is a Haitian owned and operated startup dedicated to leading Haiti’s resource management sector into a strong, sustainable future. The facility will take in mixed waste and produce usable materials that go back into the Haitian economy including: producing…
Energy Security a Key Issue at Recent Trade & Investment Conference
The importance of reliable and consistent energy supply in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states was emphasized during the deliberations at the CARICOM/CUBA/FLORIDA Trade and Investment Conference held February 10-11, 2016 in Miramar, Florida. Director of the Institute of International Relations at the…
CARICOM Countries Reduce Dependency on PetroCaribe
As crude prices plunge, four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member countries are taking steps to reduce their reliance on PetroCaribe, Venezuela’s oil subsidy. The four countries include Guyana, Haiti, Belize and Jamaica and it is thought more will follow suit, according to…
Solar Powered Hospital in Haiti Exceeds Expectations
Solar might seem to some of you a poor choice for powering hospitals — but it isn’t Mirebalais is just an hour's drive north-east of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, but in terms of technological distance travelled, the town might as…
