ENERGY Minister Stuart Young has underscored the importance of Trinidad and Tobago partnering with the US in renewable-energy initiatives.
He spoke at the opening of a workshop training session hosted by the US Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Power Sector Program (PSP) at the Brix Hotel, St Ann's, on July 29.
Young said TT must continue to partner with the US and learn from its experiences with respect to the need to transition from non-renewable to renewable energy sources over time.
He urged the local and foreign participants to consider the "bankability" of renewable energy projects in the region, as factors such as the small population sizes of small island developing states (SIDS) affect their financial ability to refurbish grids for taking on the increased volume of electricity coming in from renewable energy.
US Ambassador Candace Bond agreed with Young.
She highlighted the US Embassy’s commitment to supporting clean-energy development in TT.
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