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Watch Live Stream from the Round Table Discussion of  the Sustainable Energy Conference & Exposition

Watch Live Stream from the Round Table Discussion of the Sustainable Energy Conference & Exposition

The University community is invited to watch the live stream of the Round Table Discussion of the UTech/German Embassy Sustainable Energy Conference and Exposition to...


UTECH/German Embassy Launches Sustainable Energy Conference & Exposition

The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany yesterday, Tuesday, March 15, 2012 launched its Energy...


Gov’t to Intensify Push for Energy Solution

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen delivers the Throne Speech outlining the priority programmes and policies to be pursued by...


Global solar provider contracted to build Jamaican solar farm

A global turnkey solar energy provider with offices here, ESA Renewables, has secured a contract to begin building a 24-megawatt solar power park in Western...


ESA Renewables Executes Letter of Intent for 24MW Solar Project in Jamaica

May 2, 2012 – ESA Renewables (ESA), a leading turnkey solar solutions provider, has executed an LOI for a 24MW project located in...


Launch of Public Sector Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programme

[ May 2, 2012; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] The Ministry of Science, technology, Energy and Mining will be  Launching a   PUBLIC SECTOR...


Canada, IDB to fund Caribbean’s green energy investments

Luis Alberto Moreno The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said Monday it had been selected by Canada as a key partner in its “fast-start” commitment...


Opportunities for Waste-to-Energy in Jamaica

On the waste to energy  initiative,  Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, points...


Millions in Wind Energy Project

General Manager of Wigton Windfarm, Earl Barrett (third right) makes a point about the importance of wind energy during a discussion with (from...


UTech Enters Energy Innovation Contest

On Monday, April 30, 2012, UTech entered the “IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest in Renewable Energy”. The contest is funded by UKAid from the Department for International...


Putting legs under renewable energy in Jamaica

Let’s get serious about reducing Jamaica’s dependency on oil. Photovoltaics (the use of solar panels to create electricity) is one way to go...


Solamon Energy Corp. proudly announced the launch of its Solar Calculator

Solamon Energy Corp. proudly announced the launch of its Solar Calculator this week, which is openly accessed on the Solamon website.  According to Jay...


CARILEC & JPS to hold renewable energy workshop in Jamaica

[ May 7, 2012 8:00 am to May 11, 2012 8:00 am. ] The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Cooperation (CARILEC), in association with the...


EUCI’s Jamaica Power Summit Delivers an engaging forum on power issues and opportunities for Jamaica.

Minister of Energy announces new developments in Jamaica’s energy sector. April 19- 20, 2012, Kingston, Jamaica The EUCI Jamaica Power Summit held in Kingston, Jamaica April 19-20,...


CARILEC to host Renewable Energy Technologies & Generation Dispatch Optimization Workshops

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Cooperation (CARILEC), in association with the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), will be hosting two workshops on...


Jamaica energy council holds first meeting

Implementation of an appropriate energy policy has been given great urgency, with the bi-partisan and stakeholder-involved Jamaica Energy Council (JEC) having its first meeting, on...


UTech Collaborates with German Embassy for Sustainable Energy Conference and Exposition

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) on the invitation of the German Embassy   in Kingston, Jamaica will collaborate to host an Energy Conference and Exposition...


Solar power comes of age

SOLAR power has finally become a viable option, driven by falling prices for photovoltaic panels and the soaring cost of oil, say proponents of the...


Cornwall College in Jamaica to go solar

Solar panels used to provide electricity MONTEGO BAY, St James:RECENTLY, IT was reported in the media that Minister of Mining and Energy Phillip Paulwell...


Lenders see business potential in renewable energy lines for homes in Jamaica

Communications and other Workers of Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union Limited (C&WJCCU) has joined other lenders offering low-price energy loans, at 9.5 per cent...


Solar Energy Ideal Option for Many Jamaicans

Senior Energy Engineer in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Gerald Lindo, speaks to the issue of renewable energy during an...


Jamaican Minister’s energy mission — Bringing affordable energy options to Jamaicans including RE

Jamaican businesses have long bemoaned the high cost of energy and the deleterious impact it has on both their businesses and the bottom line....


IDEAS contest promoted to students at the University of Technology

IDEAS contest promoted to students at the University of Technology

The IDB signed a US$20m loan agreement with the Jamaican government in December 2011 to support projects in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the Public...


(CLOSED)Vacancy: Project Officer/ Researcher

The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) invites qualified consultants to submit an Expression of Interest for the position of Project Officer/ Researcher on the CaPRI...


$300-m Rivva Riddim eco-park planned with Solar powered boats in Jamaica

A $300-million ecotourism park on 16 hectares (40 acres) of the White River Valley, St Ann, is to be developed by The Rivva Riddim...


Energy Desk Announces 4.5 million euro capacity support project for the Caribbean

At the recently concluded Regional Renewable Energy Project Financing Workshop and RETScreen Training Workshop convened in Jamaica on 14-15 March 2012. The Workshop’s introduction was...


Launch of CCADRR Project Communication and Public Education Campaign in Jamaica

The GOJ/EU/ UNEP on March 23, 2012 launched the Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction Project Communication and Public Education Campaign at...


Cabinet approves first meeting of National Energy Council in Jamaica

The National Energy Council has received Cabinet approval and is set to have its first meeting shortly. Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell told RJR News that the...


Carbon Markets Workshop, March 21-22, 2012

[ March 21, 2012 8:00 am to March 22, 2012 4:00 pm. ] The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), in association with the Department...


JPS launches hydo-electric plant in Maggotty

The Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS on Thursday launched an improvement project to upgrade its hydro-electric plant in Magotty, St Elizabeth. The company says...


Going solar to cut Jamaican Government Minister electricity bill in half

Convinced that the future lies with renewable energy, Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister Phillip Paulwell says he is leading by example. Paulwell told...


JPS moves closer to renewables

The Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS) has announced the formation of a Renewable Energy Integration Group (REIG) within the company to help...


US State Department opens 2012-2013 Fulbright applications || Deadline: May 15, 2012

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, through U.S. Embassy, Kingston is again extending an invitation to Jamaican scholars...


(CLOSED)Development of Electric Power Policy and Modernization of the Electric Lighting Act for Jamaica Call for Proposal

  Development of Electric Power Policy and Modernization of the Electric Lighting Act-Expression of Interest Forms_3.pdf (335.5 KiB, 15 hits)   Development of Electric Power Policy and Modernization...


(CLOSED) Smart Grid Road Map for Jamaica Call For Proposal

  Smart Grid Road Map-Expression of Interest Forms_2.pdf (335.5 KiB, 15 hits)   Smart Grid Road Map-Expression of Interest_2.pdf (169.1 KiB, 27 hits) Please see latest call for Smart...


(CLOSED) RFP: Grid Impact Analysis and Assessment for Increased Penetration of Renewable Energy into the Jamaica Electricity Grid

  Grid Impact Analysis and Assessment for Increased Penetration of Renewable Energy into the Jamaica Electricity Grid-Expression of Interest Forms_1.pdf (335.5 KiB, 19 hits)   Grid Impact Analysis...


Renewable Energy Expo for UTECH- May 16 to 19, 2012

An energy expo/research and technology event, in collaboration with the German Embassy, will be held from May 16 to 19, focusing on renewable...


Russians Interested in Setting up Ethanol Plant

Russian investors interested in erecting a plant to convert sweet sorghum into ethanol. Photo: iStock Jamaica could soon benefit from significant new investment in a...


Running on Greens

National Bakery uses biodiesel-diesel mix for fleet A worker looks on as his colleague puts the finishing touches on the upgraded biodiesel pump at National...


(Closed)EIO: Communication and Public Education Programme || Jamaica ESEE Project

  EOI Form: EIO: Communication and Public Education Programme || Jamaica ESEE Project (335.5 KiB, 9 hits)   EOI Details: EIO: Communication and Public Education Programme || Jamaica...





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