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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Strengthening Energy Grid Stability to promote energy efficiency in the Caribbean

    Description
    Description
    The overall objective of this project is to reduce the carbon footprint of the Caribbean sub-region through the improvements in energy security. More specifically, it will:- assess the current status of electric grids in five countries of the Caribbean sub-region with a view to making recommendations for improving grid stability;- providing guidance to these countries in strengthening institutional frameworks to support improvements in grid stability;- provide analytical information that would inform the elaboration and adoption of action plans focused on grid modernization
    Implementation of the Project/Activity

    The following activities will support implementation of the project:(A1.1) Convening of stakeholder consultations in each country to obtain data and information on the state of existing grids and to also obtain recommendations on appropriate strategies for improving the stability and efficiency of the grids. The consultations would also facilitate discussions on grid improvements thereby allowing for sharing of information and building capacities in this area.(A1.2) Preparation of a grid stability assessment in each of the five countries that will present options and recommendations for modernization at the country level.(A1.3) Presentation of the draft assessments to each country to obtain feedback that would lead to their finalization.(A2.1) Utilising the results of the assessments, develop a training manual that would address the gaps in knowledge in grid stability especially to support disaster preparedness. (A2.2) Organisation of two subregional workshops that would utilize the training manual to build awareness and capacity of national experts in techniques for improving grid stability especially in times of disaster. (A3.1) Prepare promotional materials that would seek to inform the general populace in techniques that may be used at the domestic and corporate levels to improve grid stability including how it relates to adaptation and mitigation of the impacts of disasters. (A3.2) An external consultant will evaluate the impact of the project.

    Capacity

    The project will be made sustainable as it will build on the work on smart grids already completed for Jamaica and through the availability of technical assistance from ECLAC.Training manual will be prepared and 2 subregional workshops will be convened to build awareness and capacity and to ensure transfer of technology.

    Governed

    It will be executed by ECLAC in collaboration with CDCC and CARICOM.

    Partners
    CDCC, CARICOM

    Goal 7

    Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

    Goal 7

    7.1

    By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

    7.1.1

    Proportion of population with access to electricity

    7.1.2

    Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

    7.2

    By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
    7.2.1

    Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

    7.3

    By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
    7.3.1

    Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

    7.a

    By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
    7.a.1

    International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

    7.b

    By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

    7.b.1

    Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

    Increased knowledge of the electrical grid status of participating countries.
    Increased capacity of national experts to achieve grid stability and emergency preparedness to facilitate modernization of electrical grids.
    Increased awareness of participating countries on electrical grid stability and modernization
    Financing (in USD)
    900000
    In-kind contribution
    100,000
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    Action Network
    Small Island Developing States
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    Timeline
    01 December 2016 (date of completion)
    Entity
    ECLAC
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Europe
    Website/More information
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    Countries
    Guyana
    Guyana
    Contact Information

    Diane Quarless, Director