The transition to renewable energy is well underway globally, but it faces a range of challenges in its implementation. In the midst of this shift, island communities face a range of other issues slowing their progress such as financing, infrastructure and types of opportunities available. Ensuring a low-carbon future is key to climate mitigation, and this session will discuss how best to transition to renewable energy.
Challenges & Opportunities: Islands Implementing Renewable Energy
Speakers:

Dax Driver
President & CEO, The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago

Dr Cletus Bertin
Executive Director, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation

Dr. Pepukaye Bardouille
Director, Bridgetown Initiative & Special Advisor on Climate Resilience, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of Barbados

Joseph Najduch
Project Manager, Shetland Islands Council Future Energy Team & ORION Clean Energy Project Team

Kurt Inglis
Energy Officer, GGGI

Nestor Gutierrez
Commercial Director, MPC Energy Solutions