Post-Hurricane Irma, British Virgin Islands accelerate the move to renewable energy
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, the British Virgin Islands are looking to enhance their energy resilience and sustainability by turning to renewables: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) were plunged into darkness for six months when Irma, packing winds of 185 miles per hour (295 kph), uprooted electricity poles and …
Event: Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference 2018
The 2018 Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference will take place in the Cayman Islands on September 13 and 14. Cayman News reports: Adrian Grenier, the TV star of Entourage who is now a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador, will be visiting the Cayman Islands next month as the keynote speaker …
Solar power for rural electrification in Suriname
A report from the Inter-American Development Bank on Suriname’s first solar power plant for rural communities: The plant, with a capacity of 500 kW, will provide 24 hours electricity to the rural community of Pokigron and to Atjoni under the operational responsibility of EBS, the state-owned electric utility of Suriname, …
CARILEC provides training in solar photovoltaic systems
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) recently delivered training to assist participants from three Caribbean countries in becoming certified in the operation and management of solar photovoltaic power systems: The course, officially entitled “Certified Solar Photovoltaic Systems Training Level 1” commenced on July 9, 2018 at the CARILEC Building, …
Plans announced for construction of a solar powered hydrogen storage power plant in French Guiana
French company Hydrogène de France (HDF) Energy recently revealed plans for the French Western Guiana Power Plant, to be constructed in Saint-Laurent de Moroni, French Guiana: Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) has announced the launch of a world first in the history of renewable energy with the creation of its …
OECS Commission and Solar Head of State sign agreement for installation of solar PV power system on government buildings
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and Solar Head of State have signed a memorandum of understanding to catalyse the adoption of renewable energy to power public buildings in OECS member countries: The OECS Commission and Solar Head of State (SHOS), a non-profit association working with governments to …
Barbados government considers greater use of electric vehicles
The government of Barbados is considering expanding the use of electric vehicles in its fleet, including for public transport: Minister of Energy Wilfred Abrahams said Government was seriously considering more energy efficient options to address the shortage of vehicles at the state-run Transport Board and the Sanitation Service Authority. In …