A waste-to-energy facility expected to process approximately 350 tonnes of solid waste a day, and provide between 10 to 14 megawatts of electricity is on...
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Another sign of the rapidly changing (for the better) energy landscape: the southeastern Caribbean island nation of Barbados is taking an ...
The Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) will change the name of the Faculty of Pure Applied Science to...
Solar-powered energy systems can be tremendously beneficial for Barbados, and the island needs to look at what has been successfully done in Germany...
Barbados’ agriculture industry has not been spared the effects of constantly rising international fuel prices.
And for that reason, farmers are being encouraged to find innovative...
The theme for this year’s Agrofest in Barbados was Renewable energy — powering agriculture to success. One of the exhibitors took the opportunity...
Another interesting idea from Agrofest that combines renewable energy and agriculture: solar-powered poultry micro-farming.
The sun provides the power to run the lights and heaters...
The Rural Development Commission (RDC) is delighted with this year’s renewable energy theme for Agrofest 2012.
This from public relations officer with the RDC, Wendy Burke...
More affordable packages to spur the use of alternative energy in Barbados – this is the suggestion of Dr. Delisle Worrell, Governor of...
A science and technology revolution is in store for Cave Hill, which is designed to transform the campus environment into a Renewable Energy ...
Barbados has launched a multimillion-dollar fund that it hopes will spur efforts towards the development of a renewable-energy sector which the authorities said is critical...
The Barbados government is set to create another initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the country next week.
The Sustainable Energy Investment Programme or Energy...
Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultants to conduct the Mid-Term Evaluation of the Support to the Sustainable Energy Framework for Barbados Pilot...
$70 million loan will help save $600 million in oil imports over a 20-year period
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $70 million ...
With the ability to meet this country’s rising energy needs being one of its biggest challenges, the government of Barbados has little choice but to...
Twelve hundred jobs could be created through the development of the energy industry in Barbados.
This is according to Clyde Griffith, who delivered the Democratic Labour...
Major Energy Leaders are gung-ho about Government’s plan to achieve 29 per cent renewable energy generation within the next 20 years – a plan which,...
A renewable energy matrix developed in Barbados over the next twenty years has the potential to save this country millions on electricity costs and billions...
One of the natural gas cars presented to the SSA by Courtesy Garage in association with the National Petroleum Corporation.
Natural gas vehicles are...
A number of companies with local and foreign interests are exploring the possibility of meeting some of Barbados’ electricity needs at a lower cost, through...
15 Caribbean energy ministers and the leaders of some big power companies will be taking part in an October 12 to 14 major energy conference...
Faced with a staggering energy import bill in the region of $500 million (US$250 million), the Barbados government has been forced to reduce its reliance...
The government of Barbados will be co-hosting this year’s Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) as an indication of its thrust towards the long-term energy security...
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is “very close” to executing its renewable energy deal to supplement the country’s troubled power grid, with the Chairman confirming...
UWI Cave Hill and BioJet International initiate a research and commercial biofuels partnership.
At a time when the price of fuel remains high and the...
Mr.Christopher Sandrolini, Charge d’affaires U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Mrs. Marsha Atherley-Ikechi, Barbados Fair Trading Commission. Photo by Sophia Cave, USAID.
Today, June 27, 2011 Charge...
SENATOR Darcy Boyce, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s office, has called the formation of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association [BREA] a timely one.
Speaking...
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart visiting the International Horticulture Exposition 2011 in China. (BGIS)
Despite its small size on the world stage and its limited ...
The sun will still shine when the oil runs out”
- Professor Oliver Headley
Professor Oliver Headley warned: “The sun will still...
After meeting with United Nations officials last week in Barbados, as well as government and business leaders, that country sent Senator Darcy Boyce,...
Faced with an “astronomical” energy bill, the National Conservation Commission (NCC) has been employing several cost-saving measures, according to deputy general manager Michael...
Senator Jepter Ince, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, says the Barbados Government is showing how serious it is about promoting...
Mr. William Hinds, a local expert in the area of solar energy, says that after more than three decades of building the capacity in this...
Barbados needs to make more effective use of solar energy. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart noted that while Barbados had been a leader in this area,...
A Barbadian company is preparing to increase the level of training needed to proceed with photovoltaic installations on a higher scale.
Everson R. Elcock and Co...
A St. John man is reaping the benefits of solar energy. He has had zero to pay on his electricity bill for the last two...
The National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) took a step into the future today by launching a solar-powered Natural Gas Fuelling Station.
Minister Darcy Boyce (left) and...
John Boyce (left) about to pull the switch as James Husbands Lionel Nurse, Hazel Hinds, William Hinds, and Frank Thornhill watch (Carol-Ann...
f a superhero is what it takes to get Barbadian school children tuned into a future characterised by solar power as a main source...
Calls for the Government of Trinidad & Tobago to make alternative energy a priority heated up at a public lecture hosted jointly by the...
