THE Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) Project Team has chosen 12 sites for solar panel installation in Trinidad and Tobago.
This according to a release on Thursday.
The €2.4 million project titled Support to the Implementation of Trinidad and Tobago’s Nationally Determined Contribution is a global initiative between the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries in keeping with the country’s commitments in the 2015 Paris Agreement on low-carbon emissions.
The Head of Delegation of the European Union Ambassador Peter Cavendish said, “We all know that the climate crisis is one of the most enduring challenges of our time.
“While every country is at risk because of climate change, it is a well-known fact that small island developing states (SIDS) like Trinidad and Tobago are among the most vulnerable to its negative impacts.”
Out of the 164 applicants and 24 shortlisted sites, the 12 finalist sites spanned across the public and private sector and will benefit from the increased energy efficiency.
They will receive small-scale roof-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, capable of supplying energy for power generation.
They12 include:
- Aquaculture Unit (AU), Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries
- Brasso Seco Paria Tourism Action Committee (BSPTAC)
- Brasso Seco Village Council Community Centre
- Brasso Venado Government Primary School
- Caribbean Institute of Astronomy (CARINA)
- J C MacDonald Home for the Aged
- Nature Seekers
- Reptile Conservation Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (RCCTT)
- Speyside High School, Tobago
- Strong Ones Youth Club
- The Division of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries – Tobago House of Assembly
- Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society
The 12 finalist sites were currently undergoing technical summary inspection with a projected timeline of completion in the first quarter of 2022.
The GCCA+ also noted that in addition to the aid of solar technology they aim to bring public awareness of the benefits and affordability of clean, renewable solar energy in their campaign.
