The Ministry of Energy in Barbados announced the creation of a national energy storage policy. Part of the policy includes mandatory storage systems for larger renewable energy supplies. Source: Barbados Today
Ahead of COP27, Caribbean leaders consider demanding industrialized countries to set up a compensation fund for nations that have suffered the most from climate change. Source: Radio Jamaica News Online
Guyana will promote climate-resilient renewable energy sources as a part of the IDB’s energy matrix diversification. The IDB will provide the island with a non-reimbursable investment financing of up to US$83 million with funds from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
Wigton Windfarm Limited and EIC have announced a partnership to supply solar energy to Jamaica’s airport, under a joint venture agreement. Source: Jamaica Gleaner