Caribbean Islands
2023
| News
RMI, CARILEC, BELCO, and Bermuda Host 20 Energy Leaders from 12 Countries Accelerating Renewable Energy across the Region RMI’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA) with support from the Caribbean Electricity Utility Services Cooperation (CARILEC), Bermuda Electric…
Caribbean Islands
2022
| Article
As the first cohort of the Energy Transition Academy’s Global Fellowship Program ends, the participants reflect on their experience and future goals.
Caribbean Islands
2022
| Article
Two female energy professionals, from Saint Lucia and Nigeria, discuss the importance of gender equity in the clean energy transition.
Caribbean Islands
2022
| Article
Max Lainfiesta grew up in Guatemala alongside solar water heaters, wind turbines, and innovative renewable energy experiments.
Caribbean Islands
2021
| Article
Caribbean island nations are on the front lines of climate change. At the same time, they are also first movers in carrying out the energy transition on a national scale.
Caribbean Islands
2021
| Article
The Puerto Rico Community Energy Resilience Initiative shows that a community-driven process combined with flexible capital and technical assistance is the most effective way to serve the underserved.
Caribbean Islands
2021
| Article
As Hurricane Grace and Tropical Storm Henri cause destruction up and down the Atlantic, people living on islands and coastal territories must prepare for an above average hurricane season. In fact, the National Oceanic…
Caribbean Islands
2020
| News
To Expedite Resilient Solar in the Caribbean, Collaboration is Key A new report entails how policymakers and regulators can collaborate to quicken solar photovoltaic installation across the Caribbean—improving communities’ livelihoods, enabling cost savings, building resilience…
Caribbean Islands
2020
| Article
As the intensity and frequency of hurricanes and typhoons increase, islands—which contribute little to climate change—are suffering disproportionate damage to their energy infrastructure and economies, and thus their people’s health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Caribbean Islands
2020
| Report
One of the key recommendations of this report is to ensure inclusive multi-stakeholder collaboration. This entails communicating clear market signals to suppliers and upstream equipment providers and coordinating closely among practitioners and installers.