The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

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RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

HAITI

Their relationship with the other key stakeholders is depicted in figure 3.48, right.

LEAD GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES

HEIs offer no substantial courses in RE or EE for the industry. They have demonstrated some interest and are open to collaboration and cooperation with RE stakeholders if opportunities arise.

PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

FUNDING AGENCIES

RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

UTILITIES REGULATOR

Figure 3.48 | Relationships of Haiti’s Higher Education Institutions

3.9.6 | RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

Even though the policy and regulatory environment in Haiti is incomplete and uncertain, the RE industry has been moving in a positive way to implement RE systems across communities. 14 RECs currently operate in this sector and they only offer design and installation of PV systems along with auditing services and the retailing of some EE equipment. A low level of sub-contracting to RECs does occur for large implementations. RECs have on average 17 staff ranging from 5 to 27 and have been in business for an average of 12 years, varying from 2 to 20 years. Their scope of operations covers the residential, commercial, government and utility segments. PV is the dominant technology offered by all RECs with 2/3 having over 75% of their business focused on this one technology. Haiti manufactures PV panels which is the only RE product produced amongst the countries in this study. EE products such as LEDs and SWH are the only additional devices produced. Their relationship with the other key stakeholders is depicted in the diagram 3.49 below.