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Jamaica To Allocate 150 MW Renewable Energy Capacity This Year

Jamaica To Allocate 150 MW Renewable Energy Capacity This Year

written by saurabh

This year Jamaica will take a major step towards adding a significant amount of capacity to its power generation mix.

The Jamaican Minister for Science, Energy and Technology recently told the country’s legislature that the government shall allocate 150 MW of renewable energy capacity this year. The minister did not give a technology-wise breakup of the entire capacity but did mention that 50 MW capacity will be based on waste-to-energy technology. Request for proposals for setting up these projects will be issued by the government in due course of time.

The minister also briefed the legislature about some of the renewable energy project currently being developed.

Earlier this year, Eight Rivers Energy was selected to develop a 33 MW solar PV project with tariff of   US8.5/kWh. The government is looking to finalise the license for the project and sign power purchase agreement. Construction on the project is expected to begin in 2016/17 while the project is expected to start supply electricity from 2018.

A 20 MW solar PV project is also under development at Clarendon. The project secured $47 million in debt financing under the US Government’s Caribbean Energy Security Initiative. The project is owned by Content Solar, and Florida-based WRB Enterprises is currently developing the project.

With a 36 MW wind energy project also being developed, a total of 113 MW renewable energy capacity is either commissioned or under development in Jamaica.

According to the Jamaica National Energy Policy 2009-2030, the country is looking to significantly increase investments in renewable energy technologies. The country has targeted at least 20% contribution towards the energy mix from renewable energy sources by 2030.

As part of the policy, the government plans to offer several incentives to the renewable energy sector. The long-term policy includes specific incentives for wind, solar, co-generation, biomass, and biofuels sector. The government also plans to take several measures to boost energy efficiency and conservation in the building, residential, and commercial sectors.



June 27, 2016 0 comment
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Ener-Core Launches Waste to Energy Plant in the Netherlands

written by Sarah Backhouse

Future360 visits the Netherlands to witness the unveiling of an innovative technology from Ener-Core that turns landfill gases into clean, green energy.

Enercore is a company based in CA, that is commercializing a gas emissions space and employing tech to convert these emissions into power.

After almost 10 years of development, Ener-Core celebrates the launch of its first commercially operating unit in partnership with Dutch waste management company Attero.

The technology takes landfill gases and using a turbine, generates electricity. It’s unique in it ability to perform even when the quality of the gases have significantly deteriorated.

There are numerous applications. In addition to landfills, the technology can be used in steel mills, oil and gas refineries, beer distilleries, anywhere gas is flared.

The ability to curb pollution and generate revenue, makes this technology a no brainer for power companies and society alike.



June 24, 2014 0 comment
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Top Ten Cleantech Highlights of Cargill

written by Walter Wang

Cargill is an American private multinational corporation that is involved in a number of businesses, including agricultural commodities, sale and manufacturing of feed and livestock, food ingredient production such as glucose syrup, starch, and vegetable oils and fats used in processed food

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September 13, 2011 0 comment
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From Waste to Ethanol, the Mobile Way

written by Walter Wang

While ethanol made from food crops loses its credibility as a green alternative energy option, other methods of ethanol production are being developed as more sustainable alternatives.

One of the companies working to create second generation ethanol out of waste is Easy Energy

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July 20, 2011 0 comment
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Canadian Company Turns Trash Into Renewable Energy

written by Walter Wang

Waste is a major problem in the world. As production and consumer markets grow, so does waste. Therefore, solutions need to be found to turn waste into energy, fuel, recyclable materials and other products.

An increasing number of companies are trying to

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June 14, 2011 1 comment
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Bury it or Burn it? An Environmental Dilemma

written by Walter Wang

The incredible amount of waste modern civilization produces needs to go somewhere. But where?

In some parts of the world, garbage is incinerated, especially in Europe. In other parts, it goes to landfills. Both methods attract criticism.

Why Files has an in-depth article on the

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April 6, 2011 1 comment
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Florida Biorefinery Targets First Waste-to-Fuel Process on Commercial Scale

written by Yale Environment 360

A UK-based company this week broke ground on a $130 million plant in Vero Beach, Fla. that company officials say will be the first to produce advanced biofuels from waste on a commercial scale.

While other researchers are working on processes to convert waste into fuel, Ineos Bio’s plan would garner revenue from three

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February 11, 2011 1 comment
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GM 2010: Lean, Green and Efficient

written by Earth & Industry

Less than a month after emerging from bankruptcy and relaunching with a $20 billion IPO, GM (NYSE: GM) is continuing to position itself as a company that is lean, green and efficient. Concurrent with this week’s announcement that the company had shipped its first Chevy Volt, GM announced it now has 76 landfill-free facilities, meeting its commitment to convert

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December 17, 2010 0 comment
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Waste to Energy to be Powered by Thermal Energy

written by EnergyRefuge.com

As part of Scotland’s drive to get its energy from 100% renewable sources, authorities have granted planning permission to a new facility.

Owned and operated by Covanta Energy, the Airdrie North Facility will be constructed in Drumshangie, North Lanarkshire and will be the first of its kind in the region,

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October 7, 2010 1 comment
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Federal Agencies Plan for Sustainability

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As part of our commitment to lead by example, yesterday, Federal agencies released Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans that outline how they will achieve the environmental, economic and energy goals called for by President Obama.  This is the first time agencies have developed and submitted Sustainability Plans, now available here.

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September 10, 2010 0 comment
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British Airways Opts to Turn Trash to Energy

written by Mackinnon Lawrence

The E.U. Emissions Trading System  (ETS) has given a sense of urgency to the development of renewable aviation jet fuel. British Airways is the latest airline to ink a deal, announcing that they are building capacity to produce renewable aviation biofuels using waste biomass as a feedstock.

British Airways has partnered with the U.S. company Solena Group to establish Europe’s first sustainable jet-fuel plant and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet starting in 2014.

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February 17, 2010 0 comment
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