Education

Barbados’ Minister emphasises importance of education in developing green energy innovation

November 5, 2018

Barbados’ Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams addressed attendees of the Sixth international Conference on Higher Education and emphasised the importance of utilising graduates’ skills to help Barbados’ reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. The role of education, he noted, is essential in developing a culture of practical research and […]

Jamaica opens Wigton renewable energy training lab

November 7, 2016

The Wigton Renewable Energy Training Lab – opened last week in Jamaica – will provide courses on solar thermal, small hydro, energy conservation, fuel cells and bio-energy. Wigton WindFarm Limited opened the training lab at its resource center in Rose Hill, Manchester, aimed at energy professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and the general public. Opportunities for training […]

Mexico Starts Building Capacity for the Energy Sector Through Education

September 15, 2015

Over the next five years, Mexico will need over 135,000 experts to assist with the expansion of its energy sector. In an effort to meet this need and develop the national workforce, the Mexican government will undertake an aggressive initiatives that target building capacity for the energy sector through education. As part of this program, […]