Are solar water heaters sustainable in Trinidad and Tobago?

A Unique Approach for Sustainable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago 148 All the graphs indicate that conditions in terms of resource are favourable for effective de- ployment of solar water heaters in T&T for most of the year. Insulation levels are relative- ly high year-round and thus successful water heating using solar energy can be guaranteed.

How can we save energy in Trinidad & Tobago?

A Unique Approach for Sustainable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago 278 Cooling & Ventilation The only savings here in households without air-conditioning will come from changes in be- haviour (turning off fans in unoccupied bedrooms, for example). We assume a 29% reduc- tion here.

How much will EE save on energy costs in Trinidad & Tobago?

Therefore, the actual savings due to EE would be 21.2% (see chapter 6.2) A Unique Approach for Sustainable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago 236 Figure 69 illustrates the simulated trend, which is assumed to kick-start when the EE mea- sures are introduced in 2016, assuming that most measures will be introduced in the first 3–4 years.

How is electricity produced in Trinidad and Tobago?

Source: IEA, 2012b. 19 Since April 2013, all public electricity is produced exclusively from gas, when the Cover power sta- tion on Tobago started to operate on gas instead of oil. A Unique Approach for Sustainable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago 24 Carbon Intensity of Power Generation

Does Trinidad & Tobago have natural gas?

A Unique Approach for Sustainable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago xii T&T has large natural gas reserves and gas extraction has increased significantly over the past 22 years from 177 bcf in 1990 to 811 bcf in 2011.

What are the major wind energy projects in Trinidad & Tobago?

xToco (North-East Trinidad): xDesignated wind energy pilot project site with a capacity of 2 x 1.4 MW turbines; xBenefits from two nearby substations, three 33 kV overhead lines, a communication tower, as well as the connection cable with Tobago. xLa Brea (South-West Trinidad): xLocation of TGU plant (combined cycle; total capacity: 720 MW);