January to December 2013

Colleges from St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, St. Kitts and Dominica meet in St. Lucia to discuss progress with implementation of PV courses

On February 21st, 2013 representatives from the Sir Arthur Lewis College in St. Lucia, The St. Vincent Community College, the T.A.Marryshow Community College Grenada, the Dominica State College, and the Fitzroy Briant College in St. Kitts have met in St. Lucia to discuss the current progress and future plans for the implementation of PV courses and energy efficiency aspects into the institutions' curricula. While the St. Vincent and the Grenada colleges have already started to teach PV classes, the other three colleges are preparing for the implementation of those courses.

The meeting served as exchange of experience and lessons learned for those institutions that just start and as networking event for all colleges.
Click here to download the workshop materials.
Click here to download the PV curriculum materials produced by CREDP-GIZ.

January to December 2012

20/12/2011

OAS/CSEP calls for Expression of Interest for Consulting Services - Energy Efficient Design of Office Buildings in Tropical Climate

The Call for proposal seeks suitable consultants to submit their statement of capability for the development of a design guide book for energy efficient office buildings in tropical climate. Please download the full document from OAS' web-page by clicking here.

21/01/2011

Energy Awareness Week Guidebook now available for Download

CREDP developed the Energy Awareness Week Guidebook as a guide for organizers of Energy Awareness Weeks, typically governments and related agencies. The guide is intended to be a living document which includes a collection of ideas for interventions and some general tips for the efficient organization of events. The draft of the guidebook can be downloaded by clicking on the picture.

21/01/2011

GTZ transformed to GIZ

As of 01/01/2011 the German Technical Cooperation is merged with the two German aid institutions DED and InWent to form the Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ. For more information please click here.

29/03/2012

Two consultancies upcoming under CSEP:

National Energy Audit Initiative

Deadline: 7th May 2012

More information can be found here: http://www.sepa-americas.net/noticias_detalle.php?ID=55

Sustainable Energy Financing Guide for the Caribbean Region

Deadline: 15th May 2012;

More information can be found here: http://www.sepa-americas.net/noticias_detalle.php?ID=56

05/03/2012

Second Ideas Energy Innovation Contest

The second Ideas Energy Innovation Contest has been launched in February 2012. The call for proposals for innovative projects aiming at the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energies in the Caribbean is open until April 30, 2012.

Please visit http://www.iadb.org/en/topics/energy/ideas/ideas,3808.html for more information.

07/02/2012

Sixth Caribbean Environmental Forum invites for submission of paper abstracts

From the 21 to 25 May 2012 the Sixth Caribbean Environmental Forum will be held in St. Kitts, organized by and partners. Abstracts for conference papers are now called for. Please find details on the CEF web-page www.cef.org.lc.

09/12/2011

2^da Edicion del European Energy Manager Mercosur

La Cámara Argentino-Alemana tiene el agrado de anunciar la 2da edición del Diplomado EnergyManager Mercosur, que se llevará a cabo de marzo a agosto de 2012.
Por medio de la capacitación los participantes lograrán reducir el consumo de energía y mejorar la eficiencia energética en las industrias (fabricación, producción) y edificios (oficinas, edificios comerciales y hoteles) para disminuir los costos energéticos de la empresa.

Para mas de informacion haga click!

15/06/2011

OUR PLANET - Interactive Environmental Awareness Center opened it's doors in St. Lucia

“Our Planet Centre” is an animation centre that has just opened at La Place Carenage, Jeremie Street in St. Lucia. The highly interactive centre seeks to promote awareness of conserving the earth’s environment, beginning on the island of Saint Lucia. It has the biggest mirror-sphere in the world; boasts a hologram of Prince Charles that was recorded specifically for Saint Lucia as well as a “NASA Room” boasting features built by NASA especially for the Our Planet Centre in Saint Lucia.

The Government of Germany through its Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German International Cooperation (GIZ) is one of the main sponsors of this innovative project.

To read the full press release click here. To get to Our Planet's web-page click on the photograph.

01/06/2011

Windmill Boom Cuts Electricity Prices in Europe

On windy nights in northern Germany, consumers are paid to keep the lights on. This article published on www.bloomberg.com describes how wind power helps to reduce the electricity prices and explains the problems resulting from weak transmission infrastructure and measures taken.

To access the article click here!

19/04/2011

DW-TV Documentary about Renewable Energy Development in the Caribbean

For the time being, the Caribbean islands are almost completely dependent on oil, with renewable energy playing little to no role in the regional energy supply despite the fact that conditions are ideal. In the long run, the Caribbean could turn its back on fossil fuels and rely completely on solar energy and hydropower. Slowly but surely, the switch is happening.

To see the clip please click on the picture.

January to December 2011

14/06/2011

CSEP Request for Proposals - Consultancy Services for the Commonwealth of Dominica

The Caribbean Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP) requires the services of consultants to complete a National Energy Policy (NEP) and a Final Sustainable Energy Plan (SEP) for the Commonwealth of Dominica. The SEP shall be done in a manner that delineates actions to implement the objectives of the NEP, as the official position of the Government, its relevant public and private stakeholders, and in consideration of the state and sustainability of the Energy sector. The deadline was extended to 15th July 2011, 17:30 h EST.

For more information visit http://www.sepa-americas.net/noticias_detalle.php?ID=48

21/05/2011

Request for Proposal - Consulting Services for Preparation of a Draft Geothermal Energy Law in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (“GS/OAS”), through its Department of Sustainable Development (“DSD”), cordially invites eligible parties to participate in the bidding process for consultancy services under the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP). Details can be found in the Invitation Letter and the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the preparation of a Draft Geothermal Resource Development Bill for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Included are the instructions for the preparation and submission of the proposal, the rules that govern the bidding process, and the terms of reference. All proposals must be received by the GS/OAS no later than close of business (“COB”) 5:30 p.m. EST on Monday June 13th, 2011.

The GS/OAS and DSD appreciate your consideration to this invitation, and look forward to receiving your proposal.

11/04/2011

dena Energy Efficiency Award 2011 under way: prize money of EUR 30,000 beckons businesses

Businesses from industry and production have until 15 July 2011 to submit an entry to the dena Energy Efficiency Award 2011. Prizes will be awarded to businesses which have put innovative and exemplary measures for increasing energy efficiency into practice. The Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) - the German Energy Agency - is announcing the award with total prize money of EUR 30,000 as part of the “Initiative EnergieEffizienz” campaign funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. Premium Partners are the companies DZ BANK AG, Imtech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG and Siemens AG. Patron of the competition is Rainer Brüderle, Federal Minister of Economics.The winners of the competition will be awarded their prizes at the dena Energy Efficiency Congress, which will take place on 21 and 22 November 2011 in Berlin.

Entry documents and a flyer with all necessary details about the dena Energy Efficiency Award 2011 can be downloaded from: www.industrie-energieeffizienz.de/eea-en.

15/10/2010

JPSCO in Jamaica inaugurates Munroe Wind Park

On October 15th, 2010 the Jamaican electricity utility JPSCO commissioned their first wind park and the second wind park in Jamaica. The project is the first phase of the two phase project which will install a total of 20 MW of wind power within JPSCO's energy generation portfolio.

Read more here.

28/10/2010

PV System on Pigeon Island Connected to the WWW

Since October 2010 the pilot Photovoltaic system on Pigeon Island in St. Lucia is connected via a web-box to the internet. The instantaneous and cumulative energy generation data of the 12.6 kWp system can be seen from SMA's web-server. To see the data click here.

06/10/2010

PV Training for College Teachers held from 27th to 29th September in Grenada

As preparatory measure for the new photovoltaic courses to be established at the technical colleges in Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, CREDP-GTZ in co-operation with the T.A. Marryshow Community College in Grenada hosted a training from 27th to 29th September 2010. The training for the teachers of the electrical departments of the colleges served to answer questions about the technology and to familiarize the teachers with the teaching materials that were tailor made for the respective islands.

Read the full article here.

From January 2010

03/09/2010

Wind Park at Maddens Estate, Nevis inaugurated

On August 27, 2010 the island of Nevis inaugurated its first 1.1 MW wind park. In his greeting speech Mr. Joseph Williams, Director of the CARICOM Energy Programme, mentioned that "It is now quite clear that Nevis Island is the leading territory in Region in renewable energy development - when this development is considered in the context of the advanced stage of the geothermal development. Nevis Island is now well on its way to becoming the first territory with a truly green electricity sector. We are confident that this development will serve to motivate other countries of the Region as they seek to migrate towards a sustainable energy development path."

03/08/2010

St. Lucia's Ministry of Physical Development and the Environment launches Energy Efficiency Guide

EE Guide CoverAs part of an EU-SFA 2006 funded project the Ministry of Physical Development and the Environment with the help of PPA Consultants developed an Energy Efficiency Guide with helpful tips and explanations to reduce the energy consumption. The handy tool that was originally developed for commerce and hotels is also a great help for private households to reduce their energy consumption. The guide can be downloaded here. Together with the initiative Welectricity.com™ households and companies can keep track of their energy consumption and eventually reduce cost end emissions.

23/06/2010

Saint Lucia Cabinet approves National Energy Policy

On Monday, 21st July 2010 the Cabinet of St. Lucia approved the National Energy Policy that was drafted with assistance of CREDP-GTZ's policy expert and further developed in co-operation with OAS's EU financed project CSEP. We would like to commend the government of St. Lucia for this excellent step forward. The policy will cater for possibilities of independent power producers to develop activities in St. Lucia's energy market and foresees the possibility for private parties to connect small scale renewable energy generation facilities to the public grid.

Following on the National Energy Policy legislation changes have to be passed now, for instance in the Energy Supply Act, and other legislation and regulation have to be put in place to facilitate the development of a flourishing sustainable energy sector in St. Lucia.

January to December 2010

13/09/2010

GEF/UNEP's IWCAM Calls for Proposals

IWCAM released a call for proposals for media consultancy services to establish educational materials and a project documentary. Deadline is September 30th, 2010. Details can be found here and here.

03/09/2010

CARICOM's Energy Unit calls for EoI for Energy Consultants

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat through its Energy Programme that was established in 2008 is seeking to update its database of Energy Consultants. Accordingly, General Expressions of Interest are invited from competent and qualified Regional and International energy consultants wishing to quote from time-to-time for consultancy in the areas of

1.    Energy auditing, energy management, energy efficiency and conservation (including experience with performance contracting).
2.    Renewable Energy generation assessment in the following technology areas: - solar (thermal & electricity), wind, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, small & micro-hydropower.
3.    Energy Policy and Planning (national level).
4.    Energy Communication Consultant:  with interest, expertise and experience in developing and deploying energy efficiency and renewable energy communication strategy and awareness programmes.
5.    Energy Project Preparation and Reporting for Carbon Financing.


Deadline is September 30, 2010. Further information can be found in the document here.

14/09/2010

Vacancy for Project Assistant in CREDP office St. Lucia

CREDP is looking for a motivated, qualified and experienced Project Assistant (administration and accounting).
Further details can be found in the job-description here.

12/08/2010

Nevis to inaugurate Wind Farm

The small island of Nevis with a peak energy demand of around 9 MW only is currently exploiting its geothermal and wind energy resources. By end of August 2010 the Nevis Island Administration expects to inaugurate its 1.1 MW wind farm at Maddens Estate. After the inauguration of also the geothermal plant which is expected for 2011 Nevis will be the first Caribbean island powered exclusively by renewable energy resources.

24/06/2010

CSEF2 and CEF5 end with a big banquet

After nearly a week of presentations, discussions and other side events the Second Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum ended with a big banquet. The organizers as well as the guests stated the success of the event and the fulfillment of all objectives. We are looking forward to CSEF3 and CEF6 in 2012.

The CSEF presentations of the event are available for download here.

21/06/2010

First Coordination Meeting of Multilateral Agencies and Energy Sector Development Partners successfully held

On 21st July 2010 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the first coordination meeting for energy actors in the Caribbean region was held in Jamaica with the support of CREDP-GTZ. Representatives from invited Commercial and Development Banks, Donor Agencies, Utility Head Organizations and other actors in the renewable energy and energy efficiency development sector met at a side event to the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum in Jamaica.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Garfield Barnwell and Mr. Joseph Williams from the CARICOM Secretariat and facilitated an exchange of information about the activities that each actor is currently doing and planning to do in the future.

Also, the idea of an energy stakeholder platform in the CARICOM region was introduced which shall facilitate the exchange of information about donor activities in the Caribbean. The meeting is considered to be a successful first step towards a transparent stakeholder coordination effort.