For island nations, the need for resilient infrastructure is a primary concern, whether it be cultural, economic, or societal. This type of resilience is fundamental, and forms a key aspect of adaptation and mitigation. Effective planning and construction considerations therefore form a cornerstone of resilient infrastructure for island regions and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). There are various developmental challenges that hamper […]
Private sector crucial in pushing geothermal development in the Eastern Caribbean
By Alexander Richter From Think Go Energy Securing funding is a major obstacle for geothermal development in the Eastern Caribbean, hence the private sector will have to play the main role in developing projects, but at the same time all stakeholders have to safeguard interest in fair electricity pricing, so a recent blog post. In […]
St. Kitts and Nevis among Caribbean countries supported by the OECS and CARICOM in geothermal prospects
From SKNIS Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 13, 2016 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis and other countries of the Caribbean Region that have commenced the process of geothermal energy exploration are being guided by the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as demonstrated by a Regional Geothermal Forum being held at the St. Kitts […]