Energy Decarbonization Pathways in the Caribbean

The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to assist Caribbean countries in progressing towards a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy sector by promoting economic integration, Renewable Energies (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE), Energy Conservation, cleaner fuels, and storage technologies. The TC has the following specific objectives: (i) to develop a common strategy for the expansion of the energy sector, considering low-carbon emissions, climate change through resilient infrastructure, standards and regulations, and opportunities for economic integration; (ii) to enhance local capacity in planning, considering the benefits of economic integration, RE expansion, and distributed generation; and (iii) to train and certify energy experts, creating mechanisms for knowledge exchange and dissemination. The beneficiary countries of CARICOM are: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago.