The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution, today signed a financing agreement with Content Solar Ltd., solidifying a $47 million OPIC loan to support a 20 megawatt grid-connected solar photovoltaic facility in Clarendon, Jamaica. The project is being developed by Tampa, Fla.-based WRB Enterprises (WRB). WRB will be the first … Continue reading OPIC to Support 20 MW Jamaican Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant
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Obama offers Caribbean US support for wind energy
US President Barack Obama has offered to extend America’s support for the development of low-carbon energy resources in the Caribbean. He made the announcement during his visit to Jamaica on Thursday. Obama addressed a meeting with Caribbean Community, or Caricom, a coalition of the region’s nations, during the visit. Caribbean Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz … Continue reading Obama offers Caribbean US support for wind energy
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Bahamas to develop solar power
The Bahamas government has announced the development of solar power plants for eleven of the country’s islands as part of the Carbon War Room project, which aims to speed the shift toward renewable energy. Housing and Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett said officials are holding meetings with representatives from the CWR and the International Renewable … Continue reading Bahamas to develop solar power
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Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a solar power facility to generate approximately 20 MW of power, which is slated for Content in Clarendon. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
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Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
Cemex Dominican Republic has announced the launch of a solar plant that will provide renewable energy for its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís. The plant comprises 5040 panels with inverters that capture the sunlight and convert it into energy. “The contribution represents 1.5 MW that will allow us to produce 2.2 million … Continue reading Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
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Jamaica wind farm makes $210 million profit
Based on a recent national Wind Resource Assessment study, Wigton has identified four locations suitable for wind energy development in addition to its existing operations. The sites are Winchester at the foot of the John Crow Mountains in St. Thomas, Kemps Hill in Clarendon and Rose Hill and Top Lincoln in Manchester. Energy Minister Phillip … Continue reading Jamaica wind farm makes $210 million profit
Continue readingJamaica Signs Agreements for 78 Megawatts of Wind Energy and Solar Power Projects
The two wind farms and solar facility will cost $196 million, the island nation’s power utility said in a statement yesterday. Blue Mountain Renewables LLC’s project will be capable of generating 34 megawatts at a cost of $90 million. Petroleum Corp. of Jamaica’s plans to spend $46 million to build a third wind farm which … Continue reading Jamaica Signs Agreements for 78 Megawatts of Wind Energy and Solar Power Projects
Continue readingJamaica plans expansion of Wigton Wind Farm
The Government is to undertake an expansion of the Wigton Wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, which is projected to reduce the importation of oil by some 37,100 barrels and save approximately J$400 million. Making the announcement, State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Julian Robinson, said that the expanded facility … Continue reading Jamaica plans expansion of Wigton Wind Farm
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Wind energy in the Caribbean
With the Dutch Caribbean leading the way, more and more wind farms are popping up all over the Caribbean as part of a much-needed green energy push. Here is a list of some of the wind farms operating in the region today. Aruba Aruba’s now almost five-year-old wind farm accounts for as much as 20 … Continue reading Wind energy in the Caribbean
Continue readingParabolic mirrors concentrate sunlight to power lasers
As outlined in the AIP’s Journal, the new solar lasers would concentrate light with a small parabolic mirror 1 meter in diameter that has a focal spot approximately 2-3 centimeters in diameter.
Continue readingREpower is expanding its product range for less windy locations
REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) will present two new variants of their 3.XM wind turbines series for less windy locations at the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC).
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