Business View Caribbean | May 2022

12 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 This award acknowledges the hard work of the stakeholders in the energy sector, and impels them to continue working to ensure Government’s initiatives are implemented A press release from New Energy Events explained that “the awards were established to recognise those leaders in the Caribbean energy sector who are making a lasting impact on the development of resilient and renewable energy systems in the region. Many award winners are first-movers, carving a path for project development in the region. Others have been in the region for years and understand the nuances and needs of island nations pursuing a clean energy future,” the press release stated. The other winners of the CREF 2022 Industry Awards are: 2021-22 Caribbean Energy Leader MVP: Deputy Premier Walter Roban, Government of Bermuda Best Distributed Generation Project: 1 MW Solar and Storage Project, Montserrat Utilities Limited and Government of Montserrat Best Energy Storage Project: Chub Cay Microgrid by Compass Solar Systems Limited, Bahamas Best ESG Project: Cossma Yabucoa Clinic, Puerto Rico, Elum Energy & Pura Energia Best Green Hydrogen Project: CEOG by HDF ENERGY, French Guiana Best Microgrid Project: Highbourne Cay PV Microgrid by Bahamas Energy and Solar Supplies & Solar Island Energy, Bahamas Best Renewable Energy Financing: CIBC FirstCaribbean istry of ith the ndustry