Last Updated on May 15, 2025, 6:21 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Nevis was recognized as Best Energy Resilience Project at the 17th annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF 2025). The honour was given to the photovoltaic desalination plant located in Butlers, St. James.
The officials have shared that the desalination project was supported by the federal initiative funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund. The officials have shared that the solar powered desalination plant is already integrated into the island’s water supply.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund helps in improving climate resilience and energy independence in Caribbean states. The Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley accepted the award at CREF 2025.
The Premier also handles the responsibility for the Ministry of Energy and was proud to be present at the awards ceremony in Miami. He called the award a regional acknowledgment of the success of the island.
The Premier highlighted that the government has successfully the island sustainable and has taken several major steps to promote sustainability in Nevis. He highlighted that he was proud and honoured to receive the award for the success of the island nation.
The desalination project will supply 60,000 gallons of water to the island every day. The Premier and his team are dedicated to practical, forward-thinking infrastructure in the country.
The Premier of Nevis was present at the three-day forum which was held from May 7 to 9. The theme of the awards was “From Urgency to Action.” Premier Mark Brantley spoke to several attendees of the forum including regional and international stakeholders.
The forum discussed the energy matters in Ministerial Sessions. The meetings were hosted under the theme, “Diverse Pathways to Energy Transition in the Caribbean.”
The Premier of Nevis shared that the geothermal energy projects play an important role in supporting development initiatives in the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The geothermal project of Nevis is expected to help the federation meet its energy needs.
At the same time, Premier Brantley has promised that they will also export energy to other neighbouring Small Island Developing States.
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