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 This conference was held from April 26 - 28, 2022

Agenda

Across numerous panel discussions, workshops, industry awards, and networking events we’ll provide our delegates with the tools, contacts and market intel they need to light a fire under the regional energy transition.

Day 1 | April 26th

What to expect from the pre-day at CREF 2022? A deep-dive workshop on e-mobility, followed by the outcome-driven Island Resilience Action Challenge.

Then: the CREF kick-off reception to launch the main festivities.

Day 2 | April 27th

Join stakeholders from across the region for interactive panels, exclusive interviews, and numerous networking events. The agenda is rich, immersive, and features leaders from across the industry spectrum. Expect ample opportunities to form new connections, solidify existing relationships, and debate opportunities, all in a lively and productive environment. Then: the second of our two networking receptions.

Day 3 | April 28th

Join us for another day of ‘front of the industry’ discussions and deep-dive roundtables. We take a closer look at some countries and themes dominating the conversation, and ascertain next steps needed to drive forward the energy transition across the region.

Optional and invitation-only events taking place on April 26th, include the EV Deployment Workshop, the Women in Renewable Energy Lunch and the Island Resiliency Action Challenge, as well as the Building Strong Energy Companies Through Gender Equality Breakfast on April 28th. The opening reception, open to all, will take place on April 26. Main CREF proceedings will begin on April 27.

Interested in speaking at CREF 2022? Apply here.

 

Tuesday

April 26
9:00

Registration

9:00

Coffee & Networking

Additional Enrollment Required
9:30-11:30

The EV Deployment Workshop: Driving EVs over the Finish Line

We are excited to announce a stakeholder workshop at CREF 2022 designed to accelerate the deployment e-mobility across the Caribbean.

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Sponsored by

 

  • Augusto Bonzi

    Inter-American Development Bank
    Energy Specialist

  • Joost de Vries

    DeLorean Motor Company Inc.
    CEO

  • Jo Edghill

    MEGAPOWER LTD.
    Co-Founder

  • Kyle Fleming

    Virgin Islands Energy Office | Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
    Director | Chairman

  • Thad Haines

    Sandia National Laboratories
    Senior Member, Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems Integration Department

  • Dr. Graham King

    University of the West Indies
    Automotive Engineer, Dept. of Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering

  • Wayne McKenzie

    JEP Group and Evergo Jamaica
    President and CEO

  • Anaitée Mills

    Cadmus Group
    Alliance Chair, Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance

  • Geoff Morrison

    Cadmus Group
    Sustainable Transportation Practice

  • Richard Ramrattan

    UNIPET
    Alternative Energy Engineer

  • Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP

    Government of Bermuda
    Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

  • Angie Salom

    FMO
    Manager, Energy Latin America & Caribbean

  • Christina Becker-Birck

    Cadmus Group
    Vice President Moderator

Additional Enrollment Required
12:00-1:30

Women in Renewable Energy Lunch

A networking lunch, punctuated by discussions on topics including:

  • Moving forward the markers in gender initiatives: How can we take gender policy initiatives to the next level?
  • Facilitating access to finance for women run/focused green projects

Co-hosted by

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  • Charlin Bodley

    Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
    Sustainable Energy Project Development and Gender Expert

  • Paola Pimental

    Acciona | ASOFER | MER-RD
    Business Development | Board of Directors (treasurer) | President

  • Stéphanie Nour

    Econoler
    International Director and Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Ashley Echols

    Clinton Foundation/WIRE Network
    Senior Program Manager, Clinton Climate Initiative

Additional Enrollment Required
1:30-5:30

Island Resilience Action Challenge (IRAC)

This unique, hands-on workshop will continue the critical work underway since 2018 when New Energy Events and Advanced Energy Group launched IRAC.

Co-hosted by 

        

 

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  • Francine Baron

    Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
    CEO

  • Kathyann Belle

    Fair Trading Commission, Government of Barbados
    Director of Utility Regulation

  • Daniel Best

    Caribbean Development Bank
    Director, Projects Department

  • H.E. Brian Challenger

    Ministry of Public Utilities, Civil Aviation, Transport and Energy, Antigua and Barbuda
    Chief Technical Adviser

  • Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson

    Commonwealth of Dominica
    Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy

  • Bruce Levy

    BMR Energy
    CEO and President

  • H.G. Chissell

    Advanced Energy Group
    CEO Moderator

CREF 2022 Kickoff
5:30-7:30

CREF 2022 Welcome Reception

Wednesday

April 27
7:30-8:20

Registration and Coffee

8:20-8:30

CREF Welcome

  • Jerry Butler

    Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)
    Founding Chairman

  • Matthew Perks

    New Energy Events
    CEO

8:30-9:00

Keynote Remarks and Fireside Chat

Our experts provide a dynamic ‘tour’ of the Caribbean to assess what trends are driving the market, gauge progress over the course of the past 24 months, and analyze the deal and policy pipeline .

  • Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP

    Cayman Islands
    Premier

9:00-9:20

Delivering on COP26 for the Caribbean

Keynote

  • Our current climate reality and future outlook
  • Key challenges to meeting regional energy transition and decarbonization goals
  • What are the most viable solutions to meeting these goals?
  • Fostering regional cooperation and maximizing strategic partnerships
  • CREF 2022 Priorities: What are the next steps to be taken by regional stakeholders?

  • Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon

    Caribbean Development Bank
    President

9:00-9:05

Welcome by CREF emcee

  • Racquel Moses

    Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator
    CEO

9:20-10:00

International Perspective: Why, and How, the Caribbean Should be Prioritized in the Global Effort to Combat Climate Change

  • Francine Baron

    Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
    CEO

  • Nick Bridge

    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Government of the United Kingdom
    Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for Climate Change

  • Melanie Nakagawa

    United States of America
    Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for Climate and Energy

10:00-10:45

Policy-Makers Panel: Time for Action

How does the recent spike in oil and gas prices impact the case for energy independence and the landscape for the energy transition in the Caribbean?

  • In what tangible ways are island governments demonstrating their commitment to the energy transition?
  • How successfully are governments reducing barriers to clean energy development and implementation e.g. streamlining regulation and attracting investment? 
  • How do regional leaders perceive the potential to harness climate finance solutions? 
  • How are island governments supporting energy efficiency initiatives and innovations in clean fuels, e-mobility, and other innovative technologies?
  • What do governments need from industry and regional stakeholders to bring these ambitions to fruition?

  • Joseph Cox

    CARICOM Secretariat
    Assistant Secretary-General

  • Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson

    Commonwealth of Dominica
    Minister for Planning, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy

  • Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP

    Government of Bermuda
    Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

  • Hon. Isaac D. Rankine, MP for East End

    Cayman Islands | Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure | Ministry of Home Affairs
    Acting Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage | Parliamentary Secretary

  • Racquel Moses

    Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator
    CEO Moderator

10:45-11:15

Networking Break

11:15-12:00

Stimulating Project Viability & Deal Flow

Capital is available in abundance to deploy for bankable projects in the Caribbean. How can financiers, multilaterals and project developers enhance the bankability of projects with creative approaches to deal structures?

  • How can commercial and multilateral lenders drive increased deal flow and project viability with reimagined approaches to financing? 
  • How can we tap the full potential of concessional, incubation capital and private philanthropic capital for renewable projects in the region?
  • How can we streamline the engagement of the regulators to ensure project bankability?
  • How can liquidity be brought to the Caribbean renewable sector in a manner, and timeframe, that supports the viability of smaller projects? 

  • Daniel Best

    Caribbean Development Bank
    Director, Projects Department

  • Alexa Blain

    Deetken Impact
    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • Stephen Grell

    Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited
    Managing Director

  • Doug Hewson

    Portland Private Equity
    Managing Partner

  • Angella Rainford

    Soleco Energy | Rekamniar Frontier Ventures
    Founder | CEO

  • Dustin D.P. Delany

    Dentons
    Chair and Regional Managing Partner Moderator

12:00-12:45

Portrait of a Modern Utility: Strategies for Greener, More Resilient, and Competitive Utilities

Energy priorities are shifting against a background of climate and economic pressures. Utilities sit at the center of this dynamic. 

  • How are utilities working to meet green and clean expectations, while also improving performance and maintaining fair rates for consumers?
  • What is the best way to engage new technologies and develop in line with trends in DG, storage and EVs?
  • What developments and approaches to regulation will best support this evolution in Caribbean utilities?
  • Developing a utility workforce that is green-smart and resilient-savvy

  • Ricardo Case

    Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
    Director Engineering Services

  • Ellise Darwton

    Dominica Electricity Services Limited
    Corporate Secretary and Legal Officer

  • Allison A. Jean

    National Utilities Regulatory Commission, St. Lucia
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Sacha Tibbetts

    Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.
    Vice President, Customer Service & Technology

  • David Gumbs

    RMI Islands Energy Program
    Director Moderator

CREF Awards
12:45-2:15

Lunch and Presentation of the CREF 2021-22 Awards

The 4th CREF Industry Awards will recognize excellence across clean energy programs and projects in the Caribbean. Awards will be made by the CREF Awards Advisory Committee across the following categories:

  • 2021-22 Caribbean Energy Leader MVP
  • 2022 IRAC Impact Award
  • Best Distributed Generation Project
  • Best E-Mobility Project
  • Best Energy Efficiency Project
  • Best Energy Storage Project
  • Best ESG Project
  • Best Green Hydrogen Project
  • Best Microgrid Project
  • Best Renewable Energy Financing
  • Best Resilience Project
  • Best Utility Scale Project

2:15-3:00

The C&I Session: Are Caribbean Industrials Prioritizing Renewables?

Local industries will play a key role in achieving energy transition goals. We speak to some of the most active industry participants about their clean energy ambitions, what is driving decision making, and how these goals can be met.

  • Is regulation supporting or slowing C&I? Where can we point to regulatory success stories?
  • The economics of renewables for island industries: How are businesses weighing the decision between renewables and LNG, or a hybrid model?
  • Exploring C&I project case studies and success stories

  • Bruce Levy

    BMR Energy
    CEO and President

  • Matthew Lyn

    CB Group
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Carlos Rodríguez

    Vieques Air Link Inc. | Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association
    President & GM | President

  • Angella Rainford

    Soleco Energy | Rekamniar Frontier Ventures
    Founder | CEO

  • Deodat Maharaj

    Caribbean Export Development Agency
    Executive Director Moderator

3:00-3:30

Live Polling at CREF 2022

The CREF community, led by regional experts, responds live to questions about the state of the industry and expectations.

  • David Gumbs

    RMI Islands Energy Program
    Director

  • Racquel Moses

    Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator
    CEO

  • Matthew Perks

    New Energy Events
    CEO Moderator

3:30-4:00

Networking Break

4:00-4:45

High Impact Routes to Decarbonization and Resilience 

Circular economies can play a critical role in the effort to decarbonize sectors and increase resilience. This interactive session pushes regional stakeholders to look beyond current solutions and brainstorm high-impact interventions to decarbonize the Caribbean ecosystem. Our experts will discuss how to implement effective policies, and how to enhance public and private collaboration to create meaningful linkages among sectors. The panel will explore opportunities for high-impact circular economy interventions presented by innovations, including waste to energy and the expanding potential of green hydrogen.

  • Francine Baron

    Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
    CEO

  • Jean-Louis Kindler

    Ways2H Inc.
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Dr. Gary Jackson

    Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
    Executive Director

  • Sue Molloy

    Glas Ocean Electric
    CEO

  • Roberto G. Aiello

    Inter-American Development Bank
    Principal Regional Energy Specialist, Caribbean Region Moderator

Haiti

Country Focus

Despite political and macroeconomic challenges, Haiti is pressing ahead with structural changes to the grid to ensure affordable and reliable access to electricity for all. An identifiable trend is the improving case for decentralized renewable energy: as a result of slow grid extension, increasing fuel cost, and frequent fuel shortages, Haiti is seeing a growing number of companies that are able to serve customers with decentralized energy solutions. This session will also explore:

- Clean energy projects in the pipeline and opportunities for developers and investors

- Regulatory framework: progress and remaining shortcomings

- Recently launched minigrid program, Haitian Program for Access of Rural communities to Rural - Energy: challenges & progress

- Off-Grid Electricity Fund (OGEF). Is the World Bank and CTF-funded OGEF capable of de-risking investments and driving more funding to the sector?

  • Evenson Calixte PhD

    Energy Regulatory Authority of HAITI (ANARSE)
    Managing Director

  • Dana Rysankova

    World Bank
    Global Lead for Energy Access

  • Wendy Sanassee

    Earth Spark International

  • Christian Schattenman

    Bamboo Capital Partners, OGEF
    Fund Manager

  • Wilkferg Vanegas

    Inter-American Development Bank
    Energy Specialist

  • Nicolas D. Allien

    Ministry of Public Works Transportation and Communication
    Head of Energy Unit Moderator

4:45-5:30

Puerto Rico

Country Focus

Expectations are high but structural uncertainties remain about Puerto Rico’s energy sector.

– What is the current state of the market and what are the next milestones to expect?

– How is Puerto Rico delivering on it’s generation plan in-line with the IRP?

– How will pressure points such as the RSA be managed?

– What are expectations for the RFP in terms of technologies/timeframes?

– What will be the impact of these projects on the broader energy landscape?

– What restructuring solutions are available for PREPA and how will this impact the market?

– With an active DG and industrial market, what is the long-term outlook for this sector?

– Where are the opportunities for investors and offtakers?

  • Alejandro J. Figueroa-Ramírez

    Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico
    Director, Infrastructure

  • Angel R. Rivera de la Cruz

    Puerto Rico Energy Bureau
    Associate Commissioner

  • Carlos J. Fernández-Lugo

    McConnell Valdés LLC
    Capital Member and Chairman, Environmental, Energy & Land Use Practice Group Moderator

US Virgin Islands

Country Focus

- What shifts are we seeing in the approach to the USVI energy model?

- With microgrids being implemented across all three islands, what are the expectations for this energy diversification strategy?

- What is the long-terms strategy for distributed generation and interplay with the utility?

- How are the islands laying the stage for an uptick in EVs?

  • Christopher Burgess

    RMI, Islands Energy Program
    Director of Projects

  • Kyle Fleming

    Virgin Islands Energy Office | Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
    Director | Chairman

  • Bruce Levy

    BMR Energy
    CEO and President

5:30-6:15

Cayman Islands

Country Focus

Stimulating Cayman’s renewable energy transformation.

– How will the auctions bring Cayman closer to the goals of the IRP?

– Strategies to encourage investment in solar and wind and support a robust renewable energy sector.

– How is regulation evolving in line with these goals and what still needs to be actioned?

– What is the vision for clean energy in the context of the broader Cayman economy?

  • Gregg Anderson

    OfReg, Cayman Islands
    Executive Director, Energy

  • Richard Hew

    Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd
    President & Chief Executive Officer

  • James Whittaker

    Cayman Energy Policy Council
    Chairman

  • Kristen Smith

    Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency, Cayman Islands
    Senior Policy Advisor (Energy) Moderator

Dominican Republic

Country Focus

A detailed look at an active market.

- What is driving developments in utility scale solar and wind?

- What progress has been made, what shortfalls remain in regulation and policy?

- How can these be addressed to streamline processes and maximize the flow of capital into DR projects?

- What is the outlook for the C&I and residential market?

- How does this align with the DR’s broader clean energy goals?

- Assessing the project pipeline and opportunities on the horizon

  • Paola Pimental

    Acciona | ASOFER | MER-RD
    Business Development | Board of Directors (treasurer) | President

  • José A. Rodríguez

    EGE Haina
    Senior Development Director

  • Rafael Velazco Espaillat

    Dominican Republic
    Superintendent of Electricity

  • Omar Zacarías

    IDB Invest
    Investment Management Officer

  • Clemens Findeisen

    Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
    Director, Energy Transition Project Moderator

6:15-8:00

Networking Reception

Thursday

April 28
6:30

Net-walking & Brickell Key Fun Run

Calling all early risers and runners, get the #CREFenergy flowing with our Sunrise Fun Run. If you prefer to enjoy the sights and sounds of Miami at a slower pace, join us for a sunrise ‘Net-Walk’ instead! Both groups will meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30am sharp. The first 50 people in the lobby for the activity will receive a free t-shirt!

Sign up here!

Advanced Enrollment Required
7:45-9:00

This is How We Do It: Building Strong Energy Companies through Gender Equality

Advanced registration required | Complimentary Breakfast for all CREF registrants

Increasing efficiency and resiliency in your organization may be a matter of more, not less. More inclusion. More equality. More women in leadership and technical roles. While many energy organizations in the Caribbean remain male-dominated, it’s not too late to take action for improved performance. As our friends from GRENLEC and EDESUR will share with you over breakfast, gender-equality interventions at their utilities have been good for business, resulting in reduced commercial losses, increased employee retention, and better customer service. Join us for conversation and inspiration.

Co-hosted by

Join the conversation – more information and registration here.

  • Charlin Bodley

    Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
    Sustainable Energy Project Development and Gender Expert

  • Miguel Santana

    EDESUR
    Research and Development Manager, Energy Regulation and Purchasing Department

  • Jacquline Williams

    GRENLEC
    Human Resource Manager

  • Jeannelle Blanchard

    Tetra Tech
    International Project Management & Business Strategy Moderator

8:55-9:00

CREF Day 3 Welcome

  • Jerry Butler

    Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)
    Founding Chairman

9:00-9:20

Keynote Fireside Chat

  • The Hon. Philip Edward Davis QC

    The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
    Prime Minister & Minister of Finance

9:20-10:15

Can we Build a New Hydrogen Economy Across the Caribbean?

A panel of regional leaders will discuss realistic opportunities for hydrogen across the region, and how we can maximize the impact on energy transition, local economies and societies.

  • Is regional integration the path to greening the region with new hydrogen? 
  • How can we bring down the barriers to green hydrogen production and use around the region?
  • What does integration and the value chain look like now, and in the future?
  • What are the potential impacts on local energy matrices and local economies?
  • How can the various stakeholders participate in the advancement of new hydrogen expansion?

  • Francine Baron

    Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
    CEO

  • David Ehrhardt

    Castalia Advisors
    Chief Executive

  • Philip Julien

    Kenesjay Green | NewGen Energy Limited
    Founder | Chairman

  • Thibault Ménage

    HDF Energy
    VP Caribbean

  • Dr. Vernon Paltoo

    National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
    President

  • Christopher Straughn

    Caribbean Development Bank
    Sustainable Energy Specialist Moderator

10:15-11:00

Scaling storage and DG solutions

As islands seek greener and more resilient energy solutions, how can storage and DG solutions become more accessible and bankable?

  • In which ways are public and private industry stakeholders supporting the trends towards DG solutions on islands?
  • What battery storage solutions best support a complementary DG/utility dynamic?
  • What barriers remain to expansion and how can they be overcome?
  • Are microgrids the most practical solution to deliver on clean energy and resilience goals?
  • Can pre-investment prevent bottlenecks in storage and DG initiatives? In what ways should these be planned for and financed?

  • Fernando Alvarado

    Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy
    CEO

  • Jason Balliet

    WRB Energy
    Vice President, Renewable Energy

  • Justin Cunningham

    Compass Power | Compass Solar Systems
    President

  • Guillermo de Saint Malo Eleta

    Eleta
    CEO

  • Martin Vogt

    MPC Energy Solutions
    CEO

  • Maria Victoria Guarin

    IFC
    Senior Investment Officer, Infrastructure Moderator

11:00-11:30

Networking Break Including:

H2 networking space: A dedicated networking arena bringing together the CREF green hydrogen visionaries. All are welcome to join and exchange ideas.

11:30-12:15

Jamaica: New Partnerships to Unlock Investment

Country Focus

Jamaica’s solar market is building on global momentum to advance the energy transition. How can strategic partnerships bring Jamaica closer to the goal?

– The Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance (JERA), and it’s objectives to bring innovation and streamline access to a pipeline of solar and solar plus storage projects

– How can the initiative reduce barriers to investment and unlock the capital required to build a more resilient Jamaica?

– What are the expectations of the partnership in terms of enabling a suite of projects to be developed? How can this be replicated across the region?

  • Robert Blenker

    WRB Energy
    CEO

  • Jannelle James

    USAID
    Project Management Specialist-Energy

  • Sandra Mcleish

    Sankhard Company Ltd. | Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
    Managing Director | Board Director

  • Anaitée Mills

    Cadmus Group
    Alliance Chair, Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance

  • Valmore Stewart

    CIBC FirstCaribbean
    Associate Director, Investment Banking, Corporate Investment Banking

Bermuda

Country Focus

Minister Roban and other stakeholders detail developments in the Integrated Resource Plan, highlighting strategies on- and off-shore clean energy initiatives, and the regulatory and legislative developments required to enable these projects.

- Innovative clean energy projects in the pipeline and opportunities for investors

- Legislative ambitions to expand clean energy access for all citizens (eg. via community solar)

- Encouraging innovation and attracting investment in new technologies, whilst guaranteeing reliable energy

  • Jeane Nikolai

    Government of Bermuda
    Director of Energy, Telecommunications, Space and Satellite

  • Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP

    Government of Bermuda
    Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

  • Denton Williams

    Regulatory Authority of Bermuda
    Chief Executive

12:15-1:00

Can ESG mandates Drive Investment in Clean Energy?

Deep-Dive Interactive Session

As ESG becomes an essential feature of financing for corporate and sovereign borrowers, we project the impact of ESG mandates on the clean energy sector.

– How does the Caribbean compare with other investment destinations from an ESG investor perspective?

– Who is driving the growth of ESG-linked lending in the region?

– How can governments and regulators best stimulate ESG initiatives and how do they  align with national development goals?

– What programs are underway and having an impact on Caribbean clean energy investment and how can ESG linked financing be expanded? 

– Best practice for Caribbean ESG lending free of greenwashing

  • Adam Carter

    CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank
    Managing Director, Head - Investment Banking

  • Barry O’Brien

    Williams Caribbean Capital
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Hülya Sögüt

    Portland Private Equity
    ESG Partner

  • Rodinald Soomer

    CARICOM Development Fund (CDF)
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Ken Aldonza

    Caribbean Development Bank
    Sustainable Energy Unit Moderator

St Kitts and Nevis

Country Focus

How will St. Kitts and Nevis deliver on the ambitious revised NDC?

- What is the vision of St. Kitts and Nevis to satisfy clean energy and decarbonization goals whilst meeting the demand for baseload power?

- Looking at the projects paving the road to success, including the Caribbean’s largest combined solar power and battery storage system.

  • Bryan Urban

    Leclanché Energy Storage Solutions
    Strategic and Financial advisor

  • Martin Vogt

    MPC Energy Solutions
    CEO

  • Clement Jomo Williams

    St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC)
    General Manager

  • Dagmara Avanindra

    Bucuti & Tara Resort
    Director of Engineering & Sustainability Moderator

1:00-1:45

Barbados: Pushing the Renewables Frontiers

Country Focus

Barbados is intending to lead the charge towards clean energy with innovative approaches to energy policy and technology, and is developing a feed-in tariff (FIT) and a competitive process to develop 600MW+ of renewable energy. A Draft Power Purchase Agreement has been published for comments by the Fair Trade Commission of Barbados and partners such as the  IDB Group are actively participating in providing comments to improve bankability. These partners and more join this session to detail the progress being made in Barbados’ ambitious plan of 100% RE by 2030.

– Highlighting developments in the Barbadian energy policy and regulation, and long-term renewable energy objectives  

– How is the island approaching innovative technologies such as marine generation,  green hydrogen, waste-to-energy? 

– What generation technologies are most viable from the economic, technological and regulatory standpoints? 

– What would be the mid to long term impact on the national/regional energy markets?  

– How are institutional partners supporting this ambitious energy strategy, and where are the opportunities for participation?

  • Dr. Marsha Atherley-Ikechi

    Fair Trading Commission, Barbados
    Chief Executive Officer (Ag.)

  • Aidan Rogers

    HDF Energy Caribbean Holdings Ltd.
    Strategic Advisor Easter Caribbean

  • Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams

    Williams Industries Inc.
    Founder & Chairman

  • Gian Franco Carassale

    IDB Invest
    Head of the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico - Infrastructure & Energy Division Moderator

Trinidad and Tobago : The Energy Transition in an Industrialized Small Island State

Country Focus

Trinidad and Tobago is moving full-throttle towards the Energy Transition with innovative approaches to energy policy, technology and implementation. In train are utility scale solar; a feed-in tariff (FIT); progressive renewable energy policy; and a carbon neutral hydrogen economy. Also underway is the development of a 112 MW solar plant, one of the largest single site utility scale RE/solar plants in the Caribbean.

- What is the national roadmap and how robust is the planning and implementation?

- What is the potential to use existing know-how and infrastructure to develop a carbon neutral economy, especially by exploiting off-shore wind potential to create green hydrogen, using CCUS for carbon capture and storage of CO2 to create blue hydrogen

- Showcasing T&T projects involving solar and promoting EV mobility



  • Hannibal Anyika

    Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Trinidad and Tobago
    Senior Sustainable Energy Development Analyst, Renewable Energy Division

  • Timmy Baksh

    Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Trinidad and Tobago
    Director Energy Research and Planning

  • Augusto Bonzi

    Inter-American Development Bank
    Energy Specialist

  • Dr. Vernon Paltoo

    National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
    President

  • Dr. Indra Haraksingh

    University of the West Indies
    Lecturer Moderator

1:45-2:45

Networking Lunch & CREF 2022 Close

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