Featured in Latin sunrise – 04-2012

Power for Paradise

Caribbean: Despite high insolation levels, photovoltaics in the Caribbean have remained in the shadows until now. But as prices fall, more and more Caribbean nations are coming up with feed-in tariffs of their own.

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pv magazine

02 Apr 2012

For many tourists, the Caribbean islands are a dream destination: palm trees, white beaches, and plenty of sunshine. But for Barbados, the sun is not just a way to attract tourists. Like no other Antilles isle, the country is putting its power to use to provide energy. Something it has been doing for decades: 35,000 …

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