Trinidad and Tobago stockage énergétique

Where does Trinidad and Tobago get its energy from?

This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. Trinidad and Tobago derives almost all of its energy from domestically produced hydrocarbons, especially natural gas.

What is the future of solar energy in Trinidad & Tobago?

In 2020, BP, Shell, and Lightsource won a bid to provide grid scale renewable energy throughout Trinidad and Tobago. In 2021, the Trinidad and Tobago Solar Energy Market was projected to grow from 3 MW of solar power in 2020 to approximately 184 MW by 2026.

Can a multisource financing facility transform Trinidad & Tobago's energy sector?

The company is publicly listed on the Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange. The bank and the Minister of Energy and Energy Industries discussed a multisource financing facility that could have a transformative impact on the region’s energy sector. The facility would combine various sources of financing, including from the private sector.

Are there green energy sources in Trinidad & Tobago?

As there currently are not many green energy sources available in Trinidad & Tobago, local businesses must work towards developing their own and place additional emphasis on energy eficiency and conservation.

How does Trinidad and Tobago's energy sector affect economic growth?

The performance of Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector has far-reaching implications for the country’s macroeconomic indicators and fundamentals such as fiscal stability, export earnings, foreign exchange reserves and overall economic growth.

Who regulates the energy sector in Trinidad & Tobago?

The MEEI ( Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries) manages Trinidad and Tobago's oil, gas, and mineral resources. The MEEI is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and regulating the country's energy and mineral sectors. The Regulated Industries Commission also serves as a regulator for the energy sector.