CARICOM member states make progress on renewable energy

CARICOM member states have made significant strides towards achieving their renewable energy targets, reaching a commendable 12 per cent RE electricity penetration by 2022, nearly halfway to their ambitious goal.

This milestone was highlighted during a recent webinar hosted by The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) on Tuesday, July 30. The event marked the launch of the 2022 CARICOM energy report cards, titled, ‘The Success of 12 per cent by 2022’. The CARICOM ERCs provide an overview of the energy sector’s performance across the 15 CARICOM member states and the Turks and Caicos Islands, serving as a vital tool for tracking the region’s energy transition. Since the ERCs’ inception in 2017, they have played a crucial role in assessing progress, encompassing sustainable energy initiatives, policies, technical support, workforce development, and capacity-building efforts.