Ocean energy being considered for Barbados
Article by April 25, 2021
The Ministry of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship is considering having ocean energy technology operational on the island to contribute to the Barbados National Energy Policy target of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
To this end, the Ministry conducted an Ocean Energy Consultancy, from January 2020 to March this year, to explore the feasibility of pursuing alternative energy sources and to select the right mix for the country ahead of Government’s 2030 target.
The consultants, ITPEnergised, supported by local and international experts in ocean energy, examined Fixed Offshore Wind (OSW), Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) projects around the island from a technical, environmental and logistical perspective.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade today condemned a Level-4 advisory issued by the United States against Barbados, saying it did not provide enough information for travelers to make an informed decision.
A statement from the Ministry said while it recognises the responsibility the State Department has to residents and citizens overseas, “Barbados does not accept that its national conditions merit the assignment of a Level-4 advisory customarily reserved for States in the midst of destabilising conflict or in which American travellers have been targeted for harm”.
The Barbados travel advisory issued by the US. (GP)