Turtle conservation group Nature Seekers will for the first time receive solar-powered electricity thanks to a grant under an initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+). Contact online >>
Turtle conservation group Nature Seekers will for the first time receive solar-powered electricity thanks to a grant under an initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+).
According to a statement via the GCCA+ and the Ministry of Planning and Development, after three decades of utilizing generators, Nature Seekers, Matura Sea Turtle Nesting Site will for the first time have reliable source of power to conduct much-needed activities at the facility.
This follows the installation of a small-scale roof-mounted solar (PV) system under a solar power initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+).
The statement said the Nature Seekers solar power system, which was formally commissioned on Wednesday, is one of 12 being installed in communities across Trinidad and Tobago. Funded by the European Union under their GCCA+ initiative, this project supports the delivery of Trinidad and Tobago''s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and is being implemented by the UNDP on behalf of the Ministry of Planning and Development.
The statement said the installation will assist the Nature Seekers facility at their beach facility where they monitor and tag endangered leatherback turtles that return annually to nest along the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.
Speaking at the commissioning, Planning Minister Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, Minister of Planning and Development, said this initiative signifies a milestone to deploying renewable energy in rural communities.
"This component includes the installation of rooftop-scale solar energy systems in remote communities, as well as RE/EE-conducive policy and legislative framework, and the raising of public awareness in relation to Energy Efficiency. The overall aim is to assist Trinidad and Tobago in increasing the availability and use of energy from renewable sources, as well as to increase the efficiency levels in the consumption of energy."
"This solar project falls under the EU''s Green Deal, that includes the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus Initiative (GCCA+). For those of you who may not be aware, the EU has set very ambitious goals to combat climate change – to achieve 55% percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a longer-term vision to make the bloc climate neutral by 2050. The Green Deal is our roadmap to make those climate ambitions a reality."
The installations, according to Gerado Noto, Resident Representative, UNDP, are part of the larger initiative which is being supported with a budget of 2.4 million euros or just over TT$16 million.
"The solar installations are part of a larger project to assist Trinidad and Tobago in meeting its global commitment under the Paris Agreement. Through its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to reduce carbon emission by an overall 15 percent by 2030. The target of the GCCA+ project is to produce 10 percent or 268,056 kWh/annum of the country''s total electricity output from renewable sources, such as solar."
Suzan Lakhan-Baptiste, Managing Director of Nature Seekers revealed that this solar project will save them hundreds of dollars in operating costs, as generators are costly to acquire and maintain.
The cost in savings, she explained would go towards the establishment of a homework centre for the village of Matura as a lot of parents are unemployed and single parents.
"We want to help the kids in our community by introducing technology such as laptops and computers to help them stay connected."
Following the formal proceedings, Sharifa Ali-Abdullah, UNDP Assistant Resident Representative, invited members of the community and the media to view the flipping of the switch to mark the historic commissioning of solar energy at the facility.
The Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) project: Support to the implementation of Trinidad and Tobago''s Nationally Determined Contribution is seeking suitable sites across Trinidad and Tobago, for the installation of small-scale roof-mounted, off grid, solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
This European Union (EU) funded project is a partnership between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, UNDP and the EU, and supports national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
Organisations wishing to apply to the call for Solar PV Site Selection should do so via this link:
The search for suitable sites for the installation of solar energy systems in remote communities begins in earnest this month (July 2020), as the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) kick off the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) project: Support to the implementation of Trinidad and Tobago''s Nationally Determined Contribution.
This €2.4M project will support national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, as part of the Government''s ongoing efforts to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement through the achievement of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The multi-year project will also seek to promote a transformative, green economy by demonstrating the benefits of renewable energy and its potential role in creating employment, sustainable development and reducing the environmental risks associated with nonrenewable energy sources.
The project will see the installation of solar energy systems to support NGOs, microenterprises, cooperatives, public institutions and remote communities at approximately 12 sites across both islands. It will also include the strengthening and implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks, and a public education and awareness raising campaign on the benefits of using renewable energy and adopting energy efficiency practices.
The UNDP is implementing this component of the GCCA+ project, working closely with the Ministry of Planning and Development, Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, and the Tobago House of Assembly
"The global energy transition to sustainable sources is an imperative if carbon neutrality is to be realized in the second half of this century in order to avoid catastrophic climate change. Trinidad and Tobago contributes to that effort through its Nationally Determined Contribution commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the power generation sector. This target cannot be achieved without deploying renewable sources of energy, and this project will contribute towards that end while raising awareness on the effectiveness of renewable energy as the future of power generation" said Kishan Kumarsingh – Head Multilateral Environmental Agreements Unit, Ministry of Planning and Development.
According to Randi Davis, Resident Representative, UNDP Trinidad and Tobago "Transitioning to renewable energy is critical to achieving the Sustainable development Goals - the UN blueprint for global peace and prosperity, meeting the de-carbonization embodied in the Paris Climate Agreement and making progress towards the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction - a roadmap for how UN Member States can make communities safer and more resilient to disasters. We believe that this initiative will support the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in building a better quality of life for citizens by securing a more sustainable future, and we are excited to be leading its implementation."
H.E. Ambassador Aad Biesebroek underscored the importance of the project, saying, "Climate change is one of the world''s most pressing challenges and the implementation of the Paris Agreement is central to ensuring the achievement of global climate goals. The EU is committed to working with partners around the world, including small island states like Trinidad and Tobago, that are most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change, to achieve their National Determined Contributions under this Agreement. We are happy to be working together with Trinidad and Tobago to bring them closer to the achievement of their national objectives, improving the country''s resilience to climate change and contributing to energy security."
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is the trade association for the T&T energy industry representing close to 400 companies.
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