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Image of CCREEE Supports Regional Dialogue on Energy & Gender and E-Mobility During the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting

CCREEE Supports Regional Dialogue on Energy & Gender and E-Mobility During the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting

Ministers of Energy, Permanent Secretaries and other high-level officials from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Montego Bay, Jamaica February 27-28 to discuss the most pressing energy-related issues of our time.

Image of National Green Energy Fund launches first projects in Vanuatu

National Green Energy Fund launches first projects in Vanuatu

The National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) has recently launched its first pilot projects after setting up in 2018 as an independent public entity to source funds to help the Vanuatu government achieve its energy targets.

Image of Public Consultation Session for 500 MW Wind Project in Ras Ghareb

Public Consultation Session for 500 MW Wind Project in Ras Ghareb

24 February 2020: Aiming to raise the awareness of the community regarding the new 500MW Wind project in Ras Ghareb, RCREEE team participates at the a public consultation session presenting the project’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Image of Tonga's energy efficiency future discussed at workshop

Tonga's energy efficiency future discussed at workshop

More than 40 participants representing government departments, private sector and other relevant organisations are taking part in a workshop to discuss the Tonga Energy Efficiency Master Plan in Nuku’alofa this week.

Image of ECOWAS Country introduces VAT exemption on PV panels

ECOWAS Country introduces VAT exemption on PV panels

Benin has introduced VAT exemption on imports of PV panels. The exemption will be applied to the import of materials, equipment and installation accessories for the deployment of PV and solar thermal systems.

Image of Brenwe Hydro contract signed with NZ joint venture

Brenwe Hydro contract signed with NZ joint venture

The Government of Vanuatu has signed the contract for the construction of the Brenwe Hydro plant under the Vanuatu Energy Access Project (VEAP) with the New Zealand joint venture, MAPs/Vortex. 

Image of RCREEE hosts a technical committee meeting ofATMP program

RCREEE hosts a technical committee meeting ofATMP program

January 20, 2020: RCREEE hosted a technical workshop tackling the reports developed under the Active Turbine Management Program (ATMP) project. The workshop welcomed the project's technical committee members representing the governm

Image of RCREEE hosts a technical committee meeting of ATMP program

RCREEE hosts a technical committee meeting of ATMP program

January 20, 2020: RCREEE hosted a technical workshop tackling the reports developed under the Active Turbine Management Program (ATMP) project. The workshop welcomed the project's technical committee members representing the governm