New renewable energy space technology initiative for Montserrat
IEA to partner with the Government of Montserrat to implement an innovative renewable energy analytics platform to support the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
On Monday November 19th the Institute for Environmental Analytics signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mark the partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWEL). Paul Lewis, Minister of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour, welcomed the collaboration, saying:
The Government of Montserrat’s vision to transform to 100% renewable energy on the grid and its green connected and thriving ICT theme clearly merges ICT, telecommunications and energy agenda to create an environment for economic growth. The MoU between MCWEL and the UK-based Institute for Environmental Analytics to implement an innovative, renewable energy analytics planning platform to support the transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy is welcomed.
This tool will inform decisions pertaining to best possible energy sources and combinations, ideal energy infrastructure locations, estimated power production and variability based on seasonal weather patterns. We embrace the development and use of this tool to inform the Government and private sector renewable energy investments.
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