The Infrastructure and Energy Sector at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently hosted a joint workshop on resilient infrastructure with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The workshop emphasized the urgent need for resilient infrastructure due to the escalating impacts of climate change. This blog aims to summarize the key points … [Read more...] about The Importance of Resilient Infrastructure in Addressing Climate Change
Critical infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean: technologies changing the game
Critical infrastructure plays a fundamental role in the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean. For this reason, its modernization is essential to guarantee efficiency and security, as well as to boost the region’s competitiveness and resilience. The energy and transport sectors face the challenge of adopting cutting-edge technologies and … [Read more...] about Critical infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean: technologies changing the game
The Future of Energy Storage in the Caribbean
Countries in the Caribbean are looking to deploy more affordable renewable energy and storage solutions while improving resilience against extreme weather events. The need is particularly pressing for Caribbean islands prone to hurricanes that can sweep away key infrastructure and disrupt energy security and affordability Enter Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS), which … [Read more...] about The Future of Energy Storage in the Caribbean
Transforming Infrastructure for a sustainable hydrogen future in Latin America and the Caribbean
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
A Renewable-Energy-Powered Future for Barbados
Electromobility, solar PV penetration, and LED lights are buzzwords associated with the energy sector today. But 12 years ago, that was not the case for many Caribbean countries, a region that has historically relied on fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. This was the case of Barbados, a well-known Caribbean Island because of its beautiful beaches, a favorite … [Read more...] about A Renewable-Energy-Powered Future for Barbados