Ruth Potopsingh, The Renewable Energy Landscape in the CARICOM Region, March 2013

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The Renewable Energy Landscape in

the CARICOM Region

Ruth Potopsingh PhD

AVPSustainable EnergyUniversity of Technology Jamaica

Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy
http://www.gse.it/enhttp://www.eucarinet.eu/


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Presentation Outline

Overview of Energy Consumption in the

CARICOM Region

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Initiatives and Activities

Financial Interventions

Conclusions



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Universityof Technology, Jamaica

http://www.utech.edu.jm The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) dates its

beginning from 1958, originally as the Jamaica Institute of

Technology. Accorded University status on September 1, 1995

as the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)

UTech is a major national institution with a student population

of over 12,000 and offers more than 50 programs at

certificate, diploma and degree levels

http://www.utech.edu.jm/http://www.utech.edu.jm/


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Five Faculties and Two Colleges

Faculty of Education and

Liberal Studies

Faculty of Science and

Sport

Faculty of the Built

EnvironmentFaculty of Engineering

and Computing

Faculty of

Law

College of Businessand Management

College of Health andScience

http://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/foss/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/folw/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/foec/http://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/fobe/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/fels/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/fobm/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/foss/index.htmlhttp://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/foss/index.html


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Overview

Energy access affordability and security pose a seriouschallenge to the Region

High dependence on imported petroleum is affectingits current and future development

RE and EE offer real solutions to this crisis Pricing, Affordability, Slow Technology Transfer

Policy, Capacity and Infrastructure are challenges totransformation

RE and EE development among SME sector is a keyfor progressing the sustainable Energy Agenda



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Regional Energy Scene 2007 -2012)

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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000'sBbls)

YEARS

Caribbean Energy Information System

CARIBBEAN PETROLEUMENERGYCONSUMPTION

2007-2011 (17 Countries)



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AGRICULTURE

4%

COMMERCIAL6% TOURISM

3%

MANUFACTURING

87%

Caribbean Energy Consumption in

Sectors with MSMEs 2011

These Sectors together represents Approximately r

15% total consumption for t18 C aribbean



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ANG ANT BAH BAR BEL BVI CAY DOM GREN

Solar Y

Wind Y

Biomass

Hydropower Y Y

Geothermal

GUY HAITI JA MONTS SKN LC SVG TT T&C

Solar

Wind Y Y

Biomas Y

Hydropower Y Y Y

Geothermal

GRID CONNECTED = Y

RENEWABLE ENERGY USE



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PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE &

SUPPORT REQUIRED

MSME role in transformative economic development

through RE/EE

More promotion of opportunities for MSMEs and

clean technology

Policy: - economic incentives build capacity/awareness among MSMEs

EE standards for industry, buildings regulatory frameworks tariffs, environment supportive of

innovation, private sector participation



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Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap & Strategy

Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-

SERMS) is a CARICOMsSustainable Energy Planning and

Management Framework within the context of Regional

Energy Policy, based on a mandate from Heads of Govt,

through which RE and EE targets will be established, tracked& monitored, and strategies developed to meet those targets;



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Proposed Energy RDI Hubs



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Energy Audits Conducted (2007 -2012)% By Sector

Agriculture

1%

Transport

0% Tourism

16%

Commercial3%

Industrial/

Manufacturing

4%

Public Sector

23%

Residential

53%

Assessment of EE Initiatives



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Assessment of EE Initiatives

Countries with Import Incentives for EE

Equipment (Duties & Taxes)ANG ANT BAH BAR BEL BVI CAY DOM GREN

GUY HAITI JA MONTS SKN LC SVG TT T&C



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Member


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Member

StateSustainable Energy Developments

ntigua &

arbuda

Wind measurements are ongoing on four (4) sites.

Plans in place for an off grid PV pilot project at Shirley Heightsfunded under ECPA and a PV street lighting project funded fromsavings under the PetroCaribe Agreement.

he Bahamas

Feasibility of using Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion technology

to provide air conditioning to its waterfront hotels ongoing.A project proposal for the use of energy efficiency in small hotelshas been submitted to SID DOCKS for funding consideration.

arbados

The development of a 10 MW Lambert's wind farm is planned.

The Barbados Light & Power commenced in 2010 a two-year pilotproject on net billing which expires in July 2012 with expectationsfor an extension of the project.

An Energy Fund of Bds$10 M was established to assist the

tourism industry to install energy efficient devices.Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy


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Belize

Hydropower Mollejon 25.3 MW to the grid; Chalillo 7.3 MW; HydroMya Limited hydropower plant in the district of Toledo 3 MW to thegrid.

The Vaca hydropower plant which became operational in January2010 will add an additional 19 MW to the grid.

Biomass development includes a 31.5MW plant installed by Belcogenthat produces electric power from the burning of bagasse. 13.5 MW

excess power is sold to the national grid.

Dominica

Three hydropower facilities at Lauda, Trafalgar and Padu supply 6.42MW electricity. DOWASCO plans to develop a 200 kW hydropowerplant at Newtown.

Geothermal resources development include negotiations with theselected contractor for the boring of slim holes test wells atWottenwaven.

A 225 kVA wind turbine in operation at the Roseau Day Resort

provides power to the grid through a PPA with DOMLEC.Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy


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Grenada

GRENLEC has a net-metering/net-billing agreement with GRENSOL.That Company has over 30 solar systems installed producing about300 kW power for the grid.

Development of a Geothermal programme, with the following majorcomponents: A

Geothermal Act A

negotiated Geothermal Resource License and Concession Agreementwith GRENLEC An exploratory

drilling phase

Development of RE and EE projects to be funded under GEF ESD-Caraibes Proposal, including an Energy Efficiency Act.

Proposed Wind energy project of 1-2 MW in Carriacao (managed byGRENLEC).

Proposals requested for a waste-to-energy project to produceelectricity for the grid or captive use or conversion into an alternative

fuel (liquid or gaseous).Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy

Plans are underway for the development of a 154 MW hydropower


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Guyana

Plans are underway for the development of a 154 MW hydropowerplant at Amailia Falls on the Kuribrong River by Synergy Holdings inassociation with Sithe Global and supply of power to the national gridvia a transmission line exceeding 250 km.

Biomass development includes the installation of 2 X 15 MW turbines at

the Guyana Sugar Corporation Skeldon Sugar Factory for generation ofpower for its own use and supply of excess power to the national grid.

An 8.46 kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic demonstration system financedby GIZ was installed in the compound of the Guyana Energy Agency.

Solar home systems have been installed at every house in about 21hinterland communities - a total of 1729 installations. Also 11,000 solarhome systems are expected to be installed in about 186 communities in2012.

A Rural Electrification Project seeking to encourage sustainable energy

development by alleviating poverty through economic productiveactivities and literacy was completed in the village of Wowetta, Region9. This project was funded by CIDA with support from OLADE andUniversity of Calgary/Haskayne School of Business. The total value ofthe project was US$101,500.

Development of a 330 kW mini-run-of-river hydropower station at theChiun River in Kato is currentl bein im lemented with EU su ort.


Seven hydropower plants with total installed capacity of 55 MW supply


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Haiti

Seven hydropower plants with total installed capacity of 55 MW supplythe national grid operated by electricit d'Haiti. Pligre, a hydropowerplant with installed capacity of 47.1 MW is the largest.

Supply of energy to approx. 1 million Haitian citizens through building of a

hydropower plant (32 MW) near Mirebalais on the Artibonite River,downstream to Peligre Hydrostation during the period 2012 to 2015 withsupport from the Brazilian Government.

Semi-autonomous electricity supply to the city of Les Cayes. 20% of theproject targets power generation from renewable sources. This project

which commenced in 2007 will conclude in 2013.Rural electrification project in 3 villages to be determined promoting smallhydro, solar and wind energy. Collection of wind datain Cap Haitien, Lac

Azui, South Coast is ongoing.

400 public lighting via solar street lights to be installed during 2012. Over5000 units will be installed during the life span of the project.

A Low Carbon Energy Road Map financed by the German FederalGovernment is presently being developed by the Worldwatch Institute inconjunction with the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation,Communications and Energy of Haiti and the Haitian Bureau of Minesand Energy. This project which started in 2011 will conclude in 2013.


JPS Co's 3 MW wind farm at Munro was commissioned and became


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Jamaica

JPS Co s 3 MW wind farm at Munro was commissioned and becameoperational in October 2010 to supply the grid.

The Wigton Wind farm has been expanded by 14 MW bringing thetotal installed capacity to 34.7 MW. Power is supplied to the nationalgrid.

In November 2008 the E10 fuel programme was launched - a blendof 10% ethanol from sugar cane and 90% 87 octane gasoline.

A Low Carbon Energy Road Map financed by the German FederalGovernment is presently being developed by the Worldwatch

Institute. The project which started in August 2011 is expected to becompleted by January 2013.

A National Energy Information Clearing House to provide statusupdates on the implementation of the NEP and sub-policies, interalia, will be launched before the end of 2012.

MontserratAssessment of the geothermal potential completed in January 2010.



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St. Kitts

and Nevis

A 1.1 MW wind farm was commissioned at Maddens in August 2010- power is supplied to the National grid.

A 10 MW of geothermal power plant is scheduled to come on

stream in 2012.

St. Lucia

Several PV pilot projects have been installed or planned including:(i) 4 kW PV system at Castries central market; (ii) 12 kW system atNational Trust building, Pigeon Island; and (iii) 2 kW system at asecondary school located in the south of the island.

Feasibility study of the John Compton hydropower dam is in thepipeline.

St. Vincent

and the

Grenadines

Energy audits are being conducted on 75 Government-ownedbuildings

The Richmond and South Rivers hydropower projects supply 1.2MW and 1.1 MW to the grid respectively.

A 7.2 MW Wind Park in grid-parallel operation is planned at RibishiPoint. Brighton as well as installation of 10 kW solar panel project atCane Hall Engineering Complex.Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy


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Suriname

There are several hydropower projects in Suriname including 278MW installed at Afobaco and Paranam for supply to the grid.

Collection of wind data is ongoing at Nickerie and Galibi.

Trinidad

and Tobago

Solar water heaters standards were adopted and will be published

before the end of 2012.

National electrical codes were revised and declared in September

2011 to include Part III: Renewable Energy. The revised code isexpected to be published before the end of 2012.

Several RE and EE initiatives involving community centers and

schools are being developed.Presented March11,2013 IDB/ CARICOMStudy Tour Rome,Italy


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Capacity in the Region

Expertise: Many Trained/Skilled Technicians and Engineers

Over 60 Certified Energy Auditors/Managers inthe Region.

Institutions:

2 Regional Standards Bodies (CROSQ & COPANT)

11 National Standards Bodies

Linkages with ISO, BSI, IEC Over 25 Companies Offering Energy Audit services

1 Certification Body for Energy Auditors/Managers



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Financial Mechanisms 2007 -2012

Regional programmes OverUS$60Mallocated to Regional EE Initiatives by

International Donor Agencies.

Approx US$70Mallocated to National programmes.

Funding received from Donor Agencies (IDB, EU,UNDP, World Bank, Govt. Germany & Mexico, CDB andothers)

National JamaicaDevelopment Bank of Jamaica -GreenBiz

BarbadosSMART Energy Fund



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EIB CLIMATE ACTION LOC

Increase resilience of BMCs to impacts ofClimate Change:

EUR 50mn (US$60mn) approved and signed Dec.

2011 Annual interest rate subsidy up to 50% of fixed

interest rate, up to max 3%, on CDB OCR rate,

variablecurrently 3.61%

Financing up to 50% of total project cost for climate

action projects EE, renewables, transport, forestry/land-use, low-carbon technologies research, adaptation



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SIDS DOCK EERF & CTCS

US$ 2 mn UNDP SIDS DOCK EnergyEfficiency Revolving Fund (EERF)

-coming soon to CDB in partnership with:

Selected Financial Intermediaries CTCS Network pilot to support EE initiatives:

energy audits

preparation of bankable proposals

support for design works

regional consultation workshop in November 2012

German Government support being sought



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Protocols & Standards

International EE Standards

used in the Region:

ASHRAE (189.1, 90.1,55 & 90.2)*

ISO (18292, 13153, 23045, 13602)

LEED (Building Designs)*

ENERGYStar & Energy Guide

Labels

IEC, EER & COP

Regional Standards

Developments:

Regional Building Codes

standard

EE appliance labeling

Standards

Design Guide Book EE Office

Buildings

Locally DevelopedStandards:

JS178: 1990

JS1: PART 21: 1996 (Ener$ave



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Barriers

Case Study (Referenced)

Perspectives on Electricity Expense/Total Expense

80% of the 70 MSMEs indicated that their electricity expense is

about 20% of their total expense

Contributing to Business Closure

73% of the 55 Respondents who are past business owners have indicated

that High Electricity cost have contributed to their Business Failure

Negative InfluenceThe data suggest that high electricity costs are negatively

affecting the MSMEs in the survey and may deter individuals from starting a

business

The data also suggested that high electricity costs are Contributing to EnergyConservation and management in the use of electricity among MSMEs in the

surveyREFERENCE: Prof. Rosalea Hamilton

Scotiabank Chair, Entrepreneurship & Dev. 2011



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PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE &

SUPPORT REQUIRED

MSME role in transformative economic development

through RE/EE

More promotion of opportunities for MSMEs and

clean technology Policy: - economic incentives

build capacity/awareness among MSMEs

EE standards for industry, buildings regulatory frameworks tariffs, environment supportive of

innovation, private sector participation



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Promoting Industry and

Academia linkage and RD&I

Programs are the prominent

trends across the top innovative

Countries and CARICOM

Territories desire to move inthat direction



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Conclusion

Capacity BuildingGrowth in Solar PV

Industry

Public Education

Enabling Policy Frameworks (including

incentives)

Funding Options

Use existing networks e.g. www.ceebip.org,

EUCARINET, CARICOM Website,

http://www.ceebip.org/http://www.ceebip.org/


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Conclusion

Capacity Building

Public Education

Enabling Policy Frameworks (including incentives)

Funding Options

Utilise existing networks to improve cooperation

e.g. www.ceebip.org, EUCARINET : eucarinet.eu

CARICOM caricom.org,

http://www.ceebip.org/http://www.ceebip.org/


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Promoting Industry

Partnerships among CARICOM/

CARIBBEAN Territories and

with International Partners is a

Strategic Direction of CARICOM

and hence this mission.



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ProjectsStudy Tour Participants

Benson Phillip, Trinidad & Tobago -The design and implementation of a

Solar-powered Automatically Irrigated Enclosed Greenhouse Farm

Carol Lue, Jamaica - CaribShare Biogasan innovative energy from waste

program for hotels and farms in Jamaica

Ian Smart, Trinidad & TobatoLocally Assembled Solar Street LightsProf. Rajiskumar Mohan- Selection of microalgae from native strains in

Suriname and process development for optimal lipid productivity

Dr. Ruth PotopsinghSolar PV for irragation

Stevenson Hollingsworth - The integration of flexible thin film photo-voltaic

systems into Caribbean building design for the purpose of cooling and lighting

Dr. Louise Zuilen - Promotion of Bio-Briquettes as an alternative to diesel for

electricity generation in villages in the hinterland of Suriname

Patrick Ketwaru - Introduction of a Small Scale Wood Gasifier for Electricity

Generation in a Saw Mill

P d M h11 2013 IDB/ CARICOM

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Ruth Potopsingh, The Renewable Energy Landscape in the CARICOM Region, March 2013