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Solar PhotoVoltaic Video for Energy Month November 2025
In this video, we celebrate the cooperation between CARICOM and Japan, showcasing the state-of-the-art Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation and Building Energy Management Systems at the CARICOM Secretariat, funded by the Government of Japan. The 400-kilowatt solar generation project, comprising servers, batteries, and 1,500 solar panels, was implemented through a US$17.8 million grant agreement between the Governments of Guyana and Japan, of which more than US$7 million supported the Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation and Building Energy Management Systems.
Nominations open for CARICOM Energy Awards 2025
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Citizens and residents are invited to apply for or nominate a peer, mentor, or mentee for the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Awards (WISE), and the Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2025.
Nominations for the awards are open until 31 August 2025.
CDF commits US$15M to financing CARICOM’s First Geothermal Power Plant
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have today signed financing agreements with the Dominica Geothermal Power Company (2023) limited (DGPC) - a locally registered entity owned by ORMAT Technologies - for the development of the first geothermal power plant in a CARICOM Member State. This critical investment marks a significant step toward advancing Dominica’s climate goals and the Region’s transition to clean, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada
The Ninth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF IX) will be held in Grenada, 28-30 October 2025.
CSEF is the biennial flagship regional platform for high-level clean energy dialogue. This year, it is being organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in collaboration with the Government of Grenada.
Climate change of highest priority for CARICOM – CARICOM Secretariat Official
Climate change is a top priority for CARICOM Member States, requiring a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, according to Ambassador David Prendergast, Director, Sectoral Programmes at the CARICOM Secretariat.
He reiterated the Region’s position at the 2025 Wet/Hurricane Season Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum which was held in St. George’s, Grenada, 22-23 May. The Climate Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), a CARICOM Institution, organised the Forum with support from its partners.
CARICOM Energy Unit Engages in CREF 2025 High Level Discussions
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to advance its energy transition agenda, the Energy Programme of the Secretariat remains actively engaged in regional dialogue and collaboration.
Empowering a Greener Caribbean: CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) unite to Boost Energy Transition and Climate Resilience in SMEs
Bridgetown, Barbados. 27 February 2025: The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to upscale investment in Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) projects across the Caribbean region. The signing took place at the BTEC Conference Room in Belize City, marking a significant step in driving climate action and enhancing regional resilience.
CARICOM observes International Day of Clean Energy 2025
The Region’s dedication to sustainable development and a cleaner, greener future is evident through many clean and renewable energy initiatives being undertaken across CARICOM Member States and through the work of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
Nominations invited for CARICOM Energy Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the CARICOM Sustainable Energy Youth Award (SEYA) and the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Award (WISE).