Business View Caribbean | October 2022

43 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 10 WI LL I AMS SOLAR business in Barbados. In the years to come, if we achieve our 100% renewable energy target, it will significantly reduce that energy bill, putting more money in the pockets of those using renewables through energy savings.” “Williams Solar, I believe, has a greater role to play in this. We have been here from the inception of the renewable energy program and remained relevant by making significant contributions through the amount of capacity we have installed and operate.” “We expect to continue playing a crucial role as we push towards our national target.” readily available and affordable.” Helping push the renewable energy agenda is the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA), a non-profit working as the voice of the renewable energy industry in the country. It is helping shape the industry by making regulatory contributions to the country’s green energy legal framework structure. The government of Barbados is also playing its part in helping foster renewable energy adoption. Roach says it provides incentives like tax discounts and reimbursements to individuals and businesses adopting renewable energy. Company Outlook In the future, Roach sees the entire energy economy shifting away from dirty fuels to renewables as the country tries to reign in energy costs and help mitigate the climate crisis. “Energy has always been a big bill for any