Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference

The Cayman Islands will host the Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference (CTEC) at the Kimpton Seafire Resort on 11-12 May 2017, establishing its position as a leader amongst Caribbean island nations in the transition to renewable energy.

The conference will provide a forum for delegates to hear distinguished experts discuss the latest advancements in renewable energy technology, as well as how islands can look to create models for sustainability that are both replicable and scalable.

The key note speakers will be famed ocean conservationist, Mr Fabien Cousteau of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Centre, along with Sir Richard Branson, who will deliver his speech via live video stream. Major sponsors of the event include the Cayman Islands Government and Dart, amongst others.

The two day conference aims to generate innovative and practical solutions to facilitate the delivery of the Cayman Islands National Energy Policy and discussions will be themed around the most pressing sustainability needs of the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean region.

Among others, the conference program will feature discussions on low carbon pathways and the commercial opportunity, the regulatory framework, the utility business model of renewables and a review of renewable energy penetration achieved in island nations through new storage solutions.