Renewable energy policy development in the Caribbean

Haraksingh, Indra

doi:10.1016/s0960-1481(01)00051-9

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“…The typical Caribbean island receives about 7 and 4 kWh per square meter per day of solar energy during the dry and wet seasons respectively, which is typically half of the year for each [13]. Haracksingh [14] noted that this is twice the level of insolation available in many industrialized countries (meaning those in temperate climatic zones), and has major potential for solar applications in T&T and other Caribbean countries.…”

Section: Overview Of Re Potential In Tandtmentioning

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Economic Considerations for Renewable Energy Application in Trinidad and Tobago's Power Sector

Furlonge

2012

Energy & Environment

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Renewable energy (RE) is noted for its socioeconomic benefits as a sustainable source of energy particularly for small island developing states. However, for a country such as Trinidad and Tobago which is relatively rich in fossil fuels, this truism is severely tested. At current costs, RE technologies cannot compete with natural gas for power generation, especially when the latter is relatively cheap and easily available. However, this paper uses a widened economic envelope for assessment of RE, that takes into account the cost of natural gas and the potential benefits of participation in the carbon business. Lost government revenues from incremental gas export plus carbon credits from RE projects that are structured as clean development mechanisms are enough to offset the higher cost of RE. This has implications for the country's energy policy direction in terms of diversifying and sustaining the country's energy sector. We explore the economic, technological and market conditions which are necessary to support RE's penetration into the future energy matrix of the country.

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Section: Overview Of Re Potential In Tandtmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic Considerations for Renewable Energy Application in Trinidad and Tobago's Power Sector

Furlonge

2012

Energy & Environment

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“…Video sequences were recorded at 25 frames per second with a 1 ⁄ 10 000 second shutter speed to obtain highresolution video footage. All video recordings were made between 06:30 and 12:00 h and between 14:00 and 16:00 h. Only weak variation in light intensity occurred between recordings because the sky was bright with very little cloud cover, and overcast sky conditions occur infrequently in Barbados during the February-March period (Haraksingh 2001). Furthermore, a recent study (Blackwell et al 2009) indicated that variation in light intensity has little effect on the ability to visually detect an approaching object in the closely related Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura.…”

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Vigilance and food intake rate in paired and solitary Zenaida Doves Zenaida aurita

Cézilly¹,

Keddar²

2011

Ibis

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We quantified vigilance during feeding in the Zenaida Dove Zenaida aurita, a tropical species with stable pair‐bonds and year‐round territoriality. Both males and females decreased the proportion of time spent vigilant by 30% when feeding with their partner compared with when feeding alone. This reduction was achieved through increasing the length of inter‐scan duration, while scan duration remained constant. No evidence was found for coordination of vigilance between pair members. The equal investment in vigilance by male and female Zenaida Doves might be related to the mutual benefits of long‐term pair‐bonding.

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“…Together they already produce about 2300 MW of geothermal based power (Karki et al, 2003). Many small islands have ample renewable energy potential from sun, wind, waves, biomass and other sources (Ashraf et al, 2004;Binger, 2005;Haraksingh, 2001). The diversity of renewable energy sources underlies the great diversity of islands themselves.…”

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“…In the Caribbean, the amount of solar energy available is twice the level found in many industrialized countries and exceeds local energy requirements. In these tropical islands, renewable energy technologies were found to be feasible but the resources remain largely untapped (Haraksingh, 2001).…”

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Energizing the island community: a review of policy standpoints for energy in small island states and territories

Stuart

2006

Sustainable Development

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Small island states and island territories of larger countries tend to have ample renewable energy potential from sun, wind, waves, biomass and other sources. Nevertheless, they rely heavily on fossil fuels to generate electricity. Fluctuations in fossil fuel prices may impact significantly upon small island economies. This paper aims to help researchers and decision-makers better understand the unique features of small islands in relation to the power industry. The paper identifies public policy influencing production of electricity and limitations to energy policy reform in small islands. A range of conventional and renewable energy options available to small island policy-makers is presented using anecdotal evidence. It is argued that small islands need to build upon their energy resource potentials and by this exert more control over their energy futures. The paper concludes by recommending holistic strategies that small islands can use to enhance their long-term energy security and sustainability. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

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Renewable energy policy development in the Caribbean

Cited by 14 publications

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Economic Considerations for Renewable Energy Application in Trinidad and Tobago's Power Sector

Economic Considerations for Renewable Energy Application in Trinidad and Tobago's Power Sector

Vigilance and food intake rate in paired and solitary Zenaida Doves Zenaida aurita

Energizing the island community: a review of policy standpoints for energy in small island states and territories

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