Promoting renewable energy production in farming communities in Barbados
The Promoting renewable energy production in farming communities in Barbados project focuses the practical application and utilization of renewable energy within farming communities across Barbados.
This project proposes to demonstrate that agricultural operations, specifically small and/or medium scale farms in Barbados can minimise their greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable sources of energy, thereby utilising a negligible amount of electricity from the national grid. Concomitantly, the project will also allow farms whose productivity potential is hampered by the absence of easy access to inexpensive electricity to be able to access information on strategies to improve their operations. The project intends to demonstrate the opportunities available through:
i. The use of photovoltaic energy systems for electrical production;
ii. Biogas production for heating; as well as
iii. Solar drying for crop production.
PROJECT GOAL
The goal of the project is to enhance the application of renewable energy technologies on farms in Barbados.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
1. To map existing farm practices and assess opportunities for the use of renewable energy sources on farms in Barbados
2. To establish one demonstration farm showcasing the practical application and utility of alternative and renewable energy sources for farms
3. To train 30 farmers in Barbados to effectively install and utilise renewable energy sources on their farms
4. To facilitate multi-sectoral dialogue around the opportunities and barrier to the use of renewable energy in the agricultural sector
PROJECT ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Activity 1: Research- Mapping study
Activity 2: Establishment of One Demonstration Farm
Activity 3: Training 30 farmers to effectively introduce alternative energy practices
Acivity 4 : Policy Dialogue
This project proposes to demonstrate that agricultural operations, specifically small and/or medium scale farms in Barbados can minimise their greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable sources of energy, thereby utilising a negligible amount of electricity from the national grid. Concomitantly, the project will also allow farms whose productivity potential is hampered by the absence of easy access to inexpensive electricity to be able to access information on strategies to improve their operations. The project intends to demonstrate the opportunities available through:
i. The use of photovoltaic energy systems for electrical production;
ii. Biogas production for heating; as well as
iii. Solar drying for crop production.
PROJECT GOAL
The goal of the project is to enhance the application of renewable energy technologies on farms in Barbados.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
1. To map existing farm practices and assess opportunities for the use of renewable energy sources on farms in Barbados
2. To establish one demonstration farm showcasing the practical application and utility of alternative and renewable energy sources for farms
3. To train 30 farmers in Barbados to effectively install and utilise renewable energy sources on their farms
4. To facilitate multi-sectoral dialogue around the opportunities and barrier to the use of renewable energy in the agricultural sector
PROJECT ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Activity 1: Research- Mapping study
Activity 2: Establishment of One Demonstration Farm
Activity 3: Training 30 farmers to effectively introduce alternative energy practices
Acivity 4 : Policy Dialogue
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
CARIBBEAN POLICY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Country:
Barbados
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 87,488.00
Project Number:
BAR/SGP/OP5/YEAR3/CORE/CC/13/07
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A renewable energy demonstration farm will be set up to facilitate participation and training of members of various farming communities and organizations across Barbados.
Notable Community Participation
The farming community will be engaged in the planning, development and evaluation of the project through interviews, surveys, meetings, one-on-one discussions and focus groups. The farming community and youth will be involved in the implementation of the project as volunteers, employees.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied
3
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
1
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project
30
SGP Country office contact
Mr. David Bynoe
Phone:
246)-467-6011
Fax:
246)-429-2448
Email:
Address
UN House, Marine Gardens, Hastings
, Christ Church
, Christ Church
Country Website
Visit the Barbados Country Page