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Curaçao’s 100% renewable journey

Islands are showing leadership in the transition to 100% renewable energy, proving it is technically and economically feasible. Among the first movers, Curaçao’s journey continues to accelerate. The path ahead for the Caribbean nation is being paved with strong stakeholder collaboration, targeted international advocacy, and new engagement initiatives designed to crowdsource cutting-edge solutions, write Gianni Chianetta and Francesco Luise of the Greening the Islands Foundation (GTI).

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pv magazine

02 May 2025

The Caribbean island of Curaçao has plans to reach 70% renewable energy by 2030 and is exploring ways to cover the final 30%. | Photo: Terry Ott/FlickrCC

The 100% renewables momentum for Curaçao gained considerable traction during the GTI Observatory Summit, held on the Caribbean island in October 2024. The event served as a crucial catalyst, convening a diverse group of local stakeholders including government, utility, private sector and civil society representatives, as well as international technology providers, industry leaders, and experts …

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