Residents of the Virgin Islands will soon be able to use and sell renewable energy following the passing of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Ordinance Amendment Act 2015. The Amended Act was passed at the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth…
Tag: Politics
First Energy Security Summit Promotes Independence from Petrocaribe
The U.S. will host the first ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, DC. It aims to promote greater energy self-sufficiency and environmentally sustainable diversification away from crude oil in the Caribbean through improved energy governance, better access to international financing, technical help,…
Our 1 Year Anniversary Recap
Renewable Energy Caribbean is one year old today and to celebrate we are showcasing the top renewable energy stories in the region from 2014. Thank you to all our subscribers. We have many features planned for this year so be…
Dominican Republic, Jamaica & Barbados Top RE in the Caribbean
Cost differences between renewables and fossil fuels have traditionally guided new renewable energy additions, especially in developing countries. But those days are ending, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Climatescope 2014 report, which finds renewable electricity is now just as…
The Caribbean is Energy Rich
The 2014 High Level Caribbean Forum was held last week in Jamaica. Organised by the IMF, this year's forum focused on “Unlocking Economic Growth” in the Caribbean region. One of the take home messages was that the high cost of energy…
Renewable Energy Needs Stronger Support from Government
Caribbean states have promised to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and transition to a more renewable energy economy. Saint Lucia and Aruba has even gone so far as to vowed to transition to 100% renewable energy generation as part of the Ten…
The Switch to Wind and Solar in USVI
In the brief span of five years, the U.S. Virgin Islands have cut their oil consumption by 20 percent. St. Croix is set produce 25 percent of its power from wind and solar by late-2014. Its quick progress may indicate…
Transforming the energy landscape in the Eastern Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) aim to transform the energy landscape in the Eastern Caribbean. The three agencies will support the efforts of Eastern Caribbean states to reduce high energy costs and dependence on…
New Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
The new Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) was given the green light in July, 2014. The centre will become part of UNIDO´s Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres. The regional centre of excellence will support the…
Tackling BELCO’s Monopoly in Bermuda
Last year, homeowners in Bermuda were able to lease solar panels for the first time. The offer from Alternative Energy Systems (AES) allows domestic users to get six solar panels installed with no upfront cost. However, there is currently no…
Renewable Energy in the Caribbean: Current Trends and Lessons from History
Island regions are largely dependent on imported oil for power generation. Local governments support renewable sources to limit exposure to volatile oil markets, but barriers hinder the development of a strong renewable energy sector. In an article in Energy Policy, Rebekah Shirley and Daniel Kammen…
