The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

3.1.6 | RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

Since current regulations permit interconnection between RE systems and the national grid, anyone may implement RE systems of various sizes to supply the grid considering the integration limitations. 34 individuals have been certified and registered with APUA to install PV systems for interconnection. Registration is not done for companies. In any case, very few RECs exist in Antigua. RECs have on average 5 staff and depend on a mobile labour market to provide additional resources to implement projects. These RECs have only been in business 7 to 9 years with their focus being split between RE and EE, including design and installation for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Their relationship with the other key stakeholders is depicted in the diagram right.

LEAD GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES

PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

FUNDING AGENCIES

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

UTILITY REGULATOR

Figure 3.5 | Relationships of Antigua’s Renewable Energy Companies

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries