UNDP Social Good Summit Sustainable Development Goal#7 Ensure access to affordable reliable sustainable and modern energy sector for all Local Challenges and Opportunities Presenter : Ruth Potopsingh, PhD University of Technology Jamaica Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Some Challenges - Jamaica Very high dependency on fossil fuels to meet electricity and transportation needs Jamaica is a net importer of fuels. This has implications beyond energy itself Volatile petroleum prices together with inefficient production processes and transmission losses have led to high electricity prices Prices are among the highest in the world increasing by almost 80 percent over 2002-2012, exceeding 30 US$/kWh for most countries in 2012 Low levels of efficiencies in electricity sector Poor energy conservation and efficiency practices sector -wide Technology Transfer has been slow This situation has compromised business competitiveness, economic growth and development for decades Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Sustainable Energy Solutions Energy Efficiency Strategies Energy Management Energy Conservation Renewable energy Much of the above require Behavioral Change and Technology solutions Low Emissions Development Strategy Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Climate Change We cannot address SE and not include climate issues. Small island states such as Jamaica are counted as most vulnerable to Climate Change, there is now increased awareness and environmental responsibility as the seriousness of the situation hits home. Improved accountability for CO2 emissions. Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Renewable Energy Potential WIND All states. Major installations in Jamaica & Cuba, Aruba, Curacao, DR, HYDRO POWER Guyana Suriname Haiti Dominica, Dominican Rep, Jamaica, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Grenada SOLAR Solar Thermal and Solar PV in all countries. Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, St. Vincent Grenada GEOTHERMAL St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Montserrat BIOMASS Potential in all countries. Major development in Grenada Cuba, Guyana, Jamaica & Suriname Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Renewable Energy Potential WASTE TO ENERGY Jamaica Barbados All islands. OCEAN THERMAL All Countries Studies- Jamaica Barbados- HYDROGEN Trinidad and Tobago Studies- Jamaica BIO-GAS MICROHYDRO All countries Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Challenges to Renewable energy Development Technical Inadequate Grid Systems to Facilitate uptake by Public Utility Slow technology transfer External driven applications Insufficient human capacity Inadequate Standards and certification Appropriate training Resource assessments and feasibility studies Socioeconomic Affordability High initial costs High cost of financing Fledgling market Risk averse financial sector Under developed service sector Undeveloped ESCOs Low rates paid by public utilities Environmental Limited land space for solar Disaster Risks (hurricane ) Management of natural resources Political Slow policy Implementation Inadequate communication among sectors Limited fiscal space for governments to be more proactive Regulatory process Insufficient public education Insufficient incubators for encouraging Innovation Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Solutions Initiatives Jamaica has a target of 20% RE by 2030 Policy programmes Government Increased local investments National Training at all levels (primary – graduate ) Map Energy Scenarios Leverage Technology and Innovation transfer Jamaica has a target of 20% RE by 2030 Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Technology Innovation Competition Look for ways of filling gaps in our energy needs Application of technology to improve access , affordability and sustainability Look for opportunities at the community level, national and even global levels Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh

Best wishes in the Competition Thank You & Best wishes in the Competition Presentation for UNDP Social Good Summit September 19, 2016 : Ruth Potopsingh