With almost 95% of its territory covered by tropical green forest, Suriname is considered as one of the greenest countries in the world. But this title comes with the responsibility to care for the environment. The sustainable management of resources and waste is fundamental to protect and preserve the forests and landscapes of Suriname. However, waste management in the country … [Read more...] about Run Out of Waste Day in Suriname
Jordi Abadal Colomina
Jordi Abadal is from Barcelona, Spain. He is an industrial engineer with a specialty in environmental sciences. He has a master’s degree in energy engineering and renewable energies. He worked in the energy department of a public planning body in Barcelona for seven years to help cities move towards a more sustainable model and to offer solutions in mobility, energy, waste and water management, urban planning, biodiversity and social cohesion. Currently he resides in Suriname, working for the IDB, as energy specialist and team leader of projects related to energy planning, energy policy and regulation, digitalization, transmission and distribution infrastructure, solar mini grids, renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Suriname’s electricity company transitions to a digital and intelligent utility
Not many years ago, EBS, the state-owned electric utility in Suriname, used to operate the power system in a manual way. If more energy from the grid was needed, the system operator called the power plant to increase the generation. In the case of a failure in a transmission line, an emergency plan was activated to adjust the system and recover the grid stability. With … [Read more...] about Suriname’s electricity company transitions to a digital and intelligent utility
The women lighting up rural Suriname
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2019, we shine the spotlight on some of Suriname’s rural women who are being credited with leading the expansion of the country’s electricity supply. A 24-hour supply of electricity is a top priority for the South American nation of Suriname. However, despite its obvious benefits, many villagers in rural communities are reluctant … [Read more...] about The women lighting up rural Suriname
The First Solar Plant for Rural Communities in Suriname
By Jordi Abadal and Javier Cuervo Last January, Suriname inaugurated the first solar plant for rural electrification purposes. The plant, with a capacity of 500 kW, will provide 24 hours electricity to the rural community of Pokigron and to Atjoni under the operational responsibility of EBS, the state-owned electric utility of Suriname, and with financing from the … [Read more...] about The First Solar Plant for Rural Communities in Suriname