Renewable Energy Demonstration ProjectSt. Peter’s ChurchDennery, St. LuciaAlexandra BamberyI. Completed Aspects of ProjectA) Government ContactsB) Sponsor ContactsDennery PresbyteryHours/DayElderly Care UnitSurgeGlobal Sustainable Energy Island Initiative Funding (GSEII)GSEII Current ProjectsRenewable Energy Demonstration Project St. Peter’s ChurchDennery, St. LuciaAlexandra BamberyCDAE 195: Sustainable Development In the Island EconomyJanuary 31, 20051Project Overview: Increase capacity for Independent Power Producers (IPP’s) by installing a working model of a solar energy system to increase awareness of renewable energy technology and demonstrate potential economic savings to the whole community. The workshop will advocate for the benefits of reducing Green HouseGas (GHG) emissions, ending dependency on imported fuel, and explain environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy. I. Completed Aspects of Project-Location Selected-Government Support and Communication Achieved-Potential Funding Sources Identified-Sponsors/Partners Established-Government Economic Incentives Confirmed-Loan Interests on Island Confirmed-Maintenance Provider within Government Confirmed-Initial Load Assessment CompletedII. Aspects of Project Yet To Be Completed -Funding and Total Cost Analysis -ROI (Return in Investment) after tax must be > 15%-Benefit costs ratios 1 or NPV (Net present Value) > 0 -Net foreign exchange savings-Net Reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions -Project levelised cost of energy and capacity < avoided cost of electric energy capacity-Must have signed letter of support from the government -Must have signed letter of support from rep. from Church-Letters of Inquiries/Grant Proposals To be Drafted-University of Vermont URECA (Undergraduate Research Excellence Competitive Awards) >$3,000 US-CRETAF (Caribbean Renewable Energy Technical Assistance Facility) sub activity of the CREDP (Caribbean Renewable EnergyDevelopment Program) >$150,000 US-INSULA (International Scientific Council for Island Development) -EREC (European Energy Renewable Council)-Climate Institute: Nasir Khattak 2-Develop curriculum for Sir Author Lewis College students -Coordinate renewable workshop class with Professor Alexander of electrical engineering-Provide written background and technical information to St. Lucia college students-Seek approval of curriculum from UVM Professor Gary Flomenhoft-Follow up on offer to have government executed energy audit of Dennery church-Michael Shewordor: Ministry Public Works, Chief Electrical Engineer - Design display of workshop to be included at “Energy Awareness Week” Castries, City Hall, December 2006III. Load Analysis for Site Location-Peak demand/ Surges-Average watt usage per day/week/month-Suggestions for energy efficiency/ retrofitting-Estimation of sun exposure daily (on South Facing Bell Tower)IV. ContactsA) Government Contacts-Cornelius Fevrier Ministry of Planning, Sustainable Development and TechnologyPO Box 709 Greaham Lousy Administration BuildingCastries, St. Lucia [email protected] Alexandre Ministry of Planning, Sustainable Development and [email protected] EphriamMinistry of Planning, Sustainable Development and [email protected],lc-Michael SewordorMinistry of Communication, Public Works, Transport, Public Utilities Chief Electrical EngineerUnion Office Complex3758.468.4317758.453.2769mcw_electrical@hotmail.com-Francis Shurman Technician, Ministry of Communication, Public Works, Transport, Public UtilitiesB) Sponsor Contacts-Gary FlomenhoftGund Institute for Ecological Economics, University of Vermont590 Main Street, Burlington, VT. 05405-0088Phone: 802 656-2996 Fax: 802 656-2995http://www.uvm.edu/[email protected] AlexanderProfessor of Electrical Engineering, Sir Author Lewis Community [email protected] Theo Joseph Pastor at St. Peter’s Church in Dennery453.3311-Parry Husbands Lawyer and Solar System Consultant584.7151-Sepco: Solar Electric Power Company 7984 SW Jack James DriveStuart FL, 34997 561.220.6615/ fax [email protected]) Other Contacts-Gary EugeneSub-station Engineer and Public Relations Outreach, LUCELECSt. Lucia Electricity Service Limited P.O. Box 230 Castries, St. Lucia Tel: 1 (758) 452 2324 Fax: 1 (758) 452 1127 [email protected] Khattak Director of Climate Institute [email protected]. Project CommunicationEnergy is crucial to St. Lucia’s economic security and development. Currently, 98% of all of the St. Lucia’s electricity is generated using high cost imported diesel fuel1, even though renewable energy is viable and cost effective inthe long term, especially solar as identified by the St. Lucian government.2 The two major barriers to developing solar installations in St. Lucia include the expensive initial capital investment, as well as general of knowledge and trust in renewable energy sources. This demonstration project will provide a working example for St. Lucians which will emphasize the untapped potential for solar electric systems as well as bring attention to the current government incentives and economic pay back periods.The government of St. Lucia is both a stakeholder in the electric utility as wellas a proponent of renewable energy; this factor will influence the success of renewable energy projects in St. Lucia. In the final draft of the government’s Sustainable Energy Plan (SEP), it is clear that there is a focus on encouraging independent power providers (IPP’s). In the final draft of SEP the government of St. Lucia outlined actions necessary to end dependence on imported energy; in 1 Final Draft Sustainable Energy Plan, May 3rd, 2001 Ministry of Development, Housing, Environment, and Housing, St. Lucia2 Ibid p. 45this plan the Ministry of Planning, Development, Environment and Housing explicitly include:1) Adopt Policies that Encourage Private Power Development 2) Renewable-Energy Capacity and Awareness-Building Initiatives 3) Support the Use of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Widespread Installation.3On a national level, the government of St. Lucia is well aware of their vulnerability to fuel costs, and representatives have made international declarations proclaiming commitment to renewable energy. In the Energy Sector Policy and Strategy report the cost of solar was indicated as a favorable type of