The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

PSIs have remained open to the business needs in St. Kitts whether locally or connected throughGovernment for international financing. Other relationships appear less important because of the current state of the RE Industry.

3.11.5 | HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The institution in St. Kitts and Nevis that could potentially provide teaching and training for RE professionals is the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). It was founded by Sir Clarence Fitzroy Bryant in 1988 and aims to give students the opportunity to explore a broad range of subjects. Unfortunately, CFBC does not offer renewable energy courses but has indicated an interest in doing so. So far, it has introduced some energy awareness concepts into their green engineering and sustainable agriculture programs. Their relationship with the other key stakeholders is depicted in the diagram left. While no dedicated RECs operate, the retailing of RE and EE equipment still occurs in a limited way, as well as some ad-hoc RE activity by other businesses. Based on their common interests in the RE industry, some relationships still exist with the hope of future developments in terms of training and opportunities to deploy RE systems for clients.

LEAD GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES

PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

FUNDING AGENCIES

RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

UTILITIES REGULATOR

Figure 3.57 | Relationships of St. Kitts’ Higher Education Institutions

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries