As clean and low-carbon hydrogen projects receive worldwide financing, additional measures could accelerate their development and reduce bottlenecks such as regulatory and infrastructure barriers. Enabling infrastructure is crucial to ease hydrogen project difficulties, while repurposing, reusing, and sharing infrastructure could be beneficial. Investing in repurposing … [Read more...] about Transforming Infrastructure for a sustainable hydrogen future in Latin America and the Caribbean
Christiaan Gischler
Christiaan Gischler, Lead Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Mr. Gischler is the focal point for sustainable energy within the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with over 15 years of experience in the energy and environmental sector in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC). Currently, he is leading several initiatives in renewable energy including geothermal power, energy efficiency, bioenergy and climate change mitigation. Mr. Gischler is actively working and promoting sustainable energy projects and programs throughout LAC. Mr. Gischler has developed several co-financing instruments with several donors using climate financing such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and more recently with the Green Climate fund (GCF) in climate change mitigation, for energy projects in the LAC. He is the practice leader for Geothermal Power and for the Caribbean region in the IDB Energy Division. Mr. Gischler has designed, developed and executed projects and financial initiatives for over US$ 3.7 billion promoting sustainable energy in LAC. He has also participated in several conferences, promoting sustainable energy as well as policy & regulation to promote renewable energies, energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions. Prior to joining the IDB, Mr. Gischler worked for National Commission for Environment in Chile and for the private sector in air pollution control equipment, reuse of waste and energy efficiency. He has taught courses in environmental engineering in Chile and Sweden. Mr. Gischler holds two Engineering degrees in chemical engineering and biotechnological engineering from the University of Chile and a Masters in Science degree in environmental engineering and sustainable infrastructure from the Royal Institute of Technology of Sweden.
Unlocking Green and Just Hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is prepared to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition through the adoption of green hydrogen (GH2). With an abundance of renewable energy resources, the region has the potential to become a leader in GH2 production and utilization. The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDBG), which includes the IDB, IDB Lab, and IDB … [Read more...] about Unlocking Green and Just Hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean
Will hydrogen development in Latin America and the Caribbean be color blind?
Did you know that one kilogram of hydrogen has roughly the same energy content as one gallon of gasoline, and yet when burnt, it only emits water? In other words, the combustion of hydrogen is 100% without any carbon emission. When the hydrogen is obtained from the reforming of natural gas, and its carbon emission is captured, stored and/or utilized (CCSU) we refer to it as … [Read more...] about Will hydrogen development in Latin America and the Caribbean be color blind?
Unlocking Geothermal Power in Latin America and the Caribbean
Using innovative financial mechanisms and lessons learned from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, the United States, Kenya, Iceland, and Guadeloupe … [Read more...] about Unlocking Geothermal Power in Latin America and the Caribbean
How to Turn on the Lights in Haiti
"How to turn on the light in Haiti" (available in Spanish) tells the story of a successful rural electrification program in Haiti, a program that could be implemented in other rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. … [Read more...] about How to Turn on the Lights in Haiti