The Organisation of Jap Caribbean States (OECS) Fee has recognised the growing want for geothermal vitality exploration within the Caribbean Area.
Contemplating the present international local weather disaster, clear vitality alternate options to fossil fuels are vital to scale back carbon emissions, which contribute to warming of the earth’s ambiance. Geothermal vitality is warmth inside the earth’s core that can be utilized to generate electrical energy,
The OECS, in partnership with the Caribbean Growth Financial institution, the European Union by its Caribbean Funding Facility (EU-CIF) and the Inter-American Growth Financial institution (IDB), are presently executing the Capability Constructing for Utilization, Funding and Native Growth (GEOBUILD) Venture in 5 OECS Member States. Executing this programme presents a number of challenges, together with a misunderstanding of geothermal exploration due to a number of myths.
Because of this, the OECS carried out the “Demystifying Geothermal Power” capability constructing workshop in Grenada from November 15 – 17, 2023, to empower key stakeholders to speak successfully about geothermal vitality, addressing misconceptions and fostering regional growth.
Recognising the essential position of clear communication on the topic, the workshop responds to the urgent want for improved messaging and understanding on this specialised discipline. Its principal goals included:
Selling and informing the communication group concerning the GEOBUILD Programme and geothermal vitality within the OECS; Constructing institutional and technical capability for communication strategies in Geothermal Power growth; and Initiating the event of related data administration and communication merchandise for geothermal vitality.
Workshop attendees included GEOBUILD Venture Communications Focal Factors, Authorities Info Service (GIS) focal factors; personnel from media homes; utilities representatives in Grenada; and individuals from the Chamber of Commerce and Power Models.
The coaching is predicted to have an effect as CARICOM and OECS Member States recognise November as Power Month. The workshop is predicted to lead to improved data administration and public consciousness of geothermal vitality at nationwide and regional ranges, improved growth of geothermal communication materials, and enhanced regional coordination for geothermal vitality communication.
The three-day occasion concluded with a web site go to to the Grenada Electrical energy Companies Ltd. Energy station (GRENLEC), which continues to extend its use of renewable vitality alternate options to stabilise vitality prices, cut back Grenada’s dependence on imported gasoline, help financial development, and shield the setting.
The OECS GEOBUILD is unlocking the potential of Geothermal Power for a sustainable future!
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