This slide deck summarizes the key findings of the "Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment" published in 2015. The report analyzed the existing energy systems, renewable energy potential, and policy frameworks in CARICOM member states. It suggested ambitious targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate mitigation by 2027. The summary recommends priority initiatives for information gathering, financing, and updating energy policies to achieve a transition to sustainable energy in the CARICOM region.

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AUTHORS:
ALEXANDER OCHS (PROJECT DIRECTOR)
MARK KONOLD (PROJECT MANAGER)
KATIE AUTH
EVAN MUSOLINO
PHILIP KILLEEN
MAIN
FINDINGS

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proper reference to its origin is provided.
The visuals present key findings from Alexander Ochs et al., Caribbean Sustainable Energy
Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment (Washington, DC: Worldwatch
Institute, 2015).The report can be found at www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report.
The report is a first-of-its-kind regional assessment of the existing energy situation in the
Caribbean. It was submitted to the Energy Unit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with
input from all 15 member states and with support from the German Agency for International
Cooperation (GIZ) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).The report suggests
ambitious targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate mitigation and outlines
concrete steps for how they can be achieved.
For further information, please contact:
Alexander Ochs, Director of Climate and Energy, Worldwatch Institute, aochs@worldwatch.org
Devon Gardner, Program Manager, Energy Unit, CARICOM, devon.gardner@caricom.org
Andreas Christian Taeuber, Project Leader, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technical
Assistance (REETA), GIZ, andreas.taeuber@giz.de

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Contents
C-SERMS Methodology…………………………………………………………….…4
Analysis of Existing Energy System………………………………………………..6
Identifying Sustainable Energy Potential……………………………….…..…..14
Assessment of Existing Policy Frameworks…………………………………....16
Suggested Regional and NationalTargets……………………………………...20
Regional and National Policy Recommendations…………………………..…22

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C-SERMS
METHODOLOGY

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C-SERMS Phase I Methodology

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ANALYSIS OF EXISTING
ENERGY SYSTEM

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Selected Indicators of CARICOM Member States
IMFWorld Economic Outlook Database and World Bank

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Total Primary Energy Consumption in Selected CARICOM Member States,
By Sector, 2014
Note: RemainingCARICOM
member states are not
included due to lack of
available data
Source: OLADE

9. 9Existing Capacity and Projected Capacity Needs in 2027 (business-as-usual
scenario not including future energy efficiency and conservation policies and
measures

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Installed Power Capacity and Share of Renewables in CARICOM Member
States, as of 2015
* Only 244 MW of this capacity is currently operational
† Capacity of the generators has been derated from 2,368 MW to 2,117 MW due to the age, manufacturer, and ambient
conditions of the machines that are presently available to the grid.
Source: Data reflects the most updated information available for each member state at the time of publication, compiled
from a variety of sources including national utilities, country representatives, and secondary sources

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Installed Renewable Electricity Capacity in CARICOM Member
States, as of 2015
Source: Data reflects the most updated information available for each member state at the time of
publication, compiled from a variety of sources including national utilities, country representatives, and
secondary sources

12. 12EstimatedTechnical and Non-Technical Electricity Losses in Selected CARICOM
Member States, 2012
Note: Data forThe Bahamas, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Suriname were not available at the time of publication.
Source:Worldwatch Institute CARICOM member state surveys

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Residential ElectricityTariffs of CARILEC Members, 2011/12
Note:Tariffs are for CARILEC members consuming ,100 kWh per month
Source:CARILEC, Worldwatch Institute CARICOM member state surveys

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IDENTIFYING
POTENTIAL

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Renewable Energy Potential in CARICOM Member
States, as of 2015
Note “0” indicates that there is no installed capacity at present; N/A indicates that data were not available at
the time of publication
Source: compiled from a variety of sources including national utilities, country representatives, and secondary
sources

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ASSESSMENT OF
EXISTING POLICY
FRAMEWORKS

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Priority Actions in the Area of Policies and Mechanisms,
Indicating Level of Implementation
Worldwatch InstituteAnalysis

18. 18Renewable Energy and ElectricityTargets in CARICOM Member States,
as of 2015
Source:CarbonWar Room and personal communications with CARICOM member state representatives

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Energy EfficiencyTargets in CARICOM Member States, as of 2015
Note: “None” indicates that no target had been set or announced by date of research in this report
Source: personal communications with CARICOM member state representatives

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REGIONAL AND
NATIONALTARGETS

21. 21Existing and Proposed National Renewable ElectricityTargets
in CARICOM Member States
* Estimated generation shares are based on proposed capacity targets in neighboring column
† St. Kitts’ installed capacity and generation figures include imported geothermal power from Nevis.
Source: personal communications with CARICOM member state representatives

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REGIONAL AND NATIONAL
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

23. 23Recommended Priority Initiative, Policies, Projects and Activities:
Information and Data Gathering

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Recommended Priority Initiative, Policies, Projects and Activities: Information
and Data Gathering (Continued)

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Recommended Priority Initiative, Policies, Projects and Activities: Finance

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Recommended Priority Initiative, Policies, Projects and Activities: Policies

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Recommended Priority Initiative, Policies, Projects and Activities:
Policies (Continued)

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Suggested Steps in Designing National Implementation Plans for theTransition to
Sustainable Energy in the CARICOM Region