What is the Barbados national energy policy (BNEP)?

This Barbados National Energy Policy (BNEP) document is designed to achieve the 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral island- state transformational goals by 2030. These include: Provision of reliable, safe, affordable, sustainable, modern and climate friendly energy services to all residents and visitors.

Does Barbados need a BNEP?

The BNEP provides a basis for building on these successes while seeking to expand the use of these and other renewable energy technologies such as wind and biofuels. However, even as Barbados promotes the development of renewable energy, there are ongoing plans to explore for fossil fuel resources offshore.

What does an energy consultant do in Barbados?

An energy consultant in Barbados provides advice and formulates strategies to ensure the efficient and sustainable production, consumption, and pricing of energy products and services. They are involved in the implementation of the Barbados National Energy Policy 2019-2030 and undertake legislative and regulatory review and reform.

Should Barbados invest in fossil fuels offshore?

However, even as Barbados promotes the development of renewable energy, there are ongoing plans to explore for fossil fuel resources offshore. This patrimony will be pursued aggressively with the view to maximise foreign exchange gains from the export of any exploited hydrocarbons.

Why is solar water heating so popular in Barbados?

Indeed, the success of the solar water heating industry is a source of pride for the country, the recent development of the local solar photovoltaic (PV) industry and the burgeoning electric vehicle market in Barbados are also encouraging.

What is renewstable Barbados?

The Renewstable Barbados project is under joint development by HDF Energy and Rubis as an innovative carbon-free baseload solution for Barbados, that is fully aligned with the island nation’s desire to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.