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.
Tag: Solar
Out with the old and in with the new for Trinidad & Tobago
Government plans to revitalize its utility sector with greater inclusion of renewable energy including solar and wind power.
Renewed leadership for renewables and climate-smart infrastructure
CEOs and energy leaders from Caribbean utilities recently met for the CARILEC Chief Executive Officers and Leadership Conference.
Paradise Park solar farm in Jamaica reaches financing milestone
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 eyes up utility-scale PV projects totalling over 280 MW
Puerto Rico is pursuing large-scale solar as a part of its reconstruction of its energy infrastructure.
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.
Jamaica commences work on a new 37MW solar farm
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.
Largest renewable energy deal signed in Antigua and Barbuda’s history
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.
DomRep solar, wind opportunities take shape
Two renewable energy project developers in the Dominican Republic advanced financing plans this week, securing debt for solar and wind-powered projects on the Caribbean island.
Blockchain may soon help Puerto Rico keep the lights on
Power Ledger is working with factories and regulators to help companies finance microgrid resources such as solar and battery storage using its blockchain technology.
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.
Neo Solar secures long-term financing for Dominican Republic project
A subsidiary of Taiwanese solar cell and module maker Neo Solar Power Corp has secured long-term financing of US$38 million for its Monte Plata solar project in the Dominican Republic.
Innovation lab launched in Jamaica
An innovation lab recently opened, focused on the developing clean technology companies within Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Saint Lucia’s newest solar farm now delivering power
A new 3MW Solar Farm in La Tourney, Vieux Fort is now feeding solar energy into Saint Lucia's electricity grid.
Emerald Solar Energy begins work on 25MW PV project in Dominican Republic
The renewable-energy project, which will feature an initial investment of about US$40 million, is expected to be completed within a year. Once operational, the installation will generate enough energy on a yearly basis to supply 10,000 households with electricity.
Jamaica’s renewable hybrid microgrid is a lesson for the world
ABB will deliver a microgrid with integrated wind and solar resources, adding to more than 40 other similar projects the company has worked on worldwide already. ABB said it will be a “24.5MW microgrid facility and energy storage system”. It will run on the company’s ABB Ability platform, which it delivers across a range of industries to digitally connect, control and monitor systems and individual components.
