Latin American and Caribbean Council on Renewable Energy - LAC-CORE

Latin American and Caribbean Council on Renewable Energy - LAC-CORE LAC-CORE is a membership organization dedicated to bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency to Latin America and the Caribbean.

OUR GOALS
Established in 2008, the Latin American and Caribbean Council on Renewable Energy (LAC-CORE) is a membership organization dedicated to bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency to Latin America and the Caribbean. LAC-CORE is committed to creating a network for stakeholders to convene, educate, and collaborate on sustainable energy solutions to increase energy security in the region

, thereby enhancing economic development. OUR MISSION:
Matching innovation, new technology, and financing opportunities to the development of renewable energy markets in Latin American and Caribbean region. There is a clear need for greater transparency and relationship building between public and private sector agents. Government entities are challenged with identifying the proper channels of communication to share policy developments and programs available for renewable energy industry participants. The private sector perspective is that there are inadequate opportunities to address barriers and share best practices and lessons learned in renewable energy project development. OUR METHODOLOGY
To Convene – through the organization of conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops, forums, and trade shows to encourage key relationships with energy leaders, multinational agencies, businesses, governments, financiers, and public interest groups. To Educate – the renewable energy sector as a whole benefits from strong industry and public awareness. LAC-CORE is deeply committed to routinely providing industry leaders in the Latin American and Caribbean regions with expert information. To Encourage Partnerships – by working with regional organizations, non-governmental groups, and the private sector, LAC-CORE is uniquely positioned to help renewable energy stakeholders locate the partners they need. OUR TEAM
LAC-CORE’s leadership brings valuable experience in clean energy financing, policy, technology, communication, project development, and international marketing with a focus on renewable energy, universal energy access, and energy efficiency. The LAC-CORE team is fully qualified and eager to take on the challenge of building a much-needed renewable energy stakeholder network for Latin American and Caribbean. LAC-CORE is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Contributions to LAC-CORE are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, following receipt of tax exemption notice.

Chile has more than a gigawatt of installed wind capacity, the third highest in Latin America (after Brazil and Mexico)....
05/01/2017

Chile has more than a gigawatt of installed wind capacity, the third highest in Latin America (after Brazil and Mexico). One vendor has achieved a commanding 68% market share – far more than it in any other market. How did this come about, and what lessons can be learned? A study in vision and management skills.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/how-one-wind-turbine-manufacturer-came-to-dominate-the-chilean-market/

Summary: Chile has more than a gigawatt of installed wind capacity, the third highest in Latin America (after Brazil and Mexico). One vendor has achieved a

Latin American renewable energy projects suffer fairly normal completion delays compared to other regions, but are far m...
04/18/2017

Latin American renewable energy projects suffer fairly normal completion delays compared to other regions, but are far more likely to incur project cost overruns. A brief analysis of the problem — and a call to action to remedy.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/the-issue-of-cost-overruns-and-project-delays-in-renewable-energy-projects-in-latin-america/

Summary: Latin American renewable energy projects suffer fairly normal completion delays compared to other regions, but are far more likely to incur project

Despite its hydro-centric energy matrix, Colombia has yet to establish a true renewable energy sector. The government ne...
04/03/2017

Despite its hydro-centric energy matrix, Colombia has yet to establish a true renewable energy sector. The government needs to address three key issues if investors are to take the country seriously: the capacity payment scheme needs restructuring; the transmission grid needs expanding into the Guajira peninsula; and the clubby oligopolistic nature of the electricity sector addressed. Until then, Colombia’s boast of a low carbon economy will remain more the result of fortuitous geography than of any concerted effort.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/colombias-hurdles-to-developing-a-viable-renewable-energy-sector/

Summary: Despite its hydro-centric energy matrix, Colombia has yet to establish a true renewable energy sector. The government needs to address three key issues

As diesel engines continue to lose ground against gasoline, the global biodiesel industry feels the pinch. Saddled with ...
04/03/2017

As diesel engines continue to lose ground against gasoline, the global biodiesel industry feels the pinch. Saddled with slow growth, a lack of technological advancement, little fresh investment and significant overcapacity, the industry increasingly turns on itself to fight for survival.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/biodiesel-production-becoming-a-zero-sum-game/

Summary: As diesel engines continue to lose ground against gasoline, the global biodiesel industry feels the pinch. Saddled with slow growth, a lack of

The electric vehicle market is growing globally at rates that will likely have a disruptive effect on the oil & gas indu...
02/20/2017

The electric vehicle market is growing globally at rates that will likely have a disruptive effect on the oil & gas industry. But in Latin America, oil is a national resource and reserves are seen as a national patrimony; national oil companies also serve as politically useful cash cows. Unless redirected, they’re headed for collision.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/black-swans-dragon-kings-challenges-for-the-electric-vehicle-sector-in-latin-america/

Summary: The electric vehicle market is growing globally at rates that will likely have a disruptive effect on the oil & gas industry. But in Latin America,

As Mexico prepares for its 2017 auctions, the winners of the first two in 2016 merit a closer look — especially in light...
02/06/2017

As Mexico prepares for its 2017 auctions, the winners of the first two in 2016 merit a closer look — especially in light of heightened economic uncertainty in the country. These auctions have proven to be the most sophisticated in the region.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/making-sense-of-mexicos-renewable-energy-auctions/

Summary: As Mexico prepares for its 2017 auctions, the winners of the first two in 2016 merit a closer look -- especially in light of heightened economic

Central America’s renewable energy installed capacity grew by 23 % — 320 MW — in 2016. Commissioned wind projects finall...
01/16/2017

Central America’s renewable energy installed capacity grew by 23 % — 320 MW — in 2016. Commissioned wind projects finally passed the one gigawatt mark, with Vestas and Gamesa dominating the marketplace. And El Salvador announced auction winners — with surprising pricing results.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/a-brief-analysis-of-central-americas-recent-renewable-energy-growth/

Summary: Central America’s renewable energy installed capacity grew by 23 % -- 320 MW -- in 2016. Commissioned wind projects finally passed the one gigawatt

Very happy to announce the addition of Maria Paz De La Cruz of Chile and Luis Aguirre-Torres of Mexico to the board of d...
01/04/2017

Very happy to announce the addition of Maria Paz De La Cruz of Chile and Luis Aguirre-Torres of Mexico to the board of directors of LAC-CORE.

Press release below. Our board now well rounded and includes John Paul Moscarella (chairman); Camila Ramos; Dr. Roland Clarke PhD; Gonzalo Gonzalo Ruiz De Angulo Gomez; Jorge Barrigh; and Carlos St. James.

Our next event of the LAC-CORE Finance Summit this June in Miami!

http://www.lac-core.org/wp-content/uploads/LAC-CORE-Press-Release-January-2017.pdf

Mexico is proving to be the most exciting wind energy market in Latin America. The country ended 2016 with 3870 MW of in...
01/02/2017

Mexico is proving to be the most exciting wind energy market in Latin America. The country ended 2016 with 3870 MW of installed wind capacity in which three firms – Gamesa, Acciona and Vestas – have a combined 90% market share. A brief analysis of the possible reasons for such concentration.

http://carlosstjames.com/renewable-energy/why-three-european-turbine-manufacturers-dominate-mexicos-wind-energy-sector/

Summary: Mexico is proving to be the most exciting wind energy market in Latin America. The country ended 2016 with 3870 MW of installed wind capacity in which

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