Barbados’ ambitious drive toward 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 is poised to generate a surge of career opportunities in diverse fields, from solar energy to waste-to-energy systems, according to experts at the Barbados Sustainable Energy Youth Forum on Thursday.Painting a promising picture for young Barbadians, the experts urged them to prepare for roles in a sector pivotal to the island’s economic and environmental future.Walter Harris, a lecturer in the Faculty of Natural Science at the Barbados Community College, outlined emerging roles in solar, wind and waste-to-energy systems, including positions such as solar panel installation technicians, battery storage specialists, and smart grid analysts.“Science is a big part of the renewable energy sector,” he said, urging students to focus on Mathematics and environmental sciences to capitalise on these opportunities.
