The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries is pleased to report to the public, that Trinidad and Tobago has officially been welcomed into the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) during the 15th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) which took place in Abu Dhabi on 12th-13th, January 2025.
Through the endorsement of the Honourable Stuart R. Young SC, MP Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Trinidad and Tobago delivered an official statement at the GOWA event held on January 13th, “Catalysing Global Offshore Wind Growth Through Strategic Partnerships.” Energy Advisor to the Minister and Vice Chair of the Wind Energy Steering Committee (WESC) for Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. Sheena Gosine, delivered the remarks noting the importance of collaboration and partnerships to aid Small Island Developing States in Wind Deployment.
The Honourable Minister echoed this sentiment stating “Offshore Wind has been identified as the key driver for our future Green Hydrogen Economy. Trinidad and Tobago stands ready to catalyze our vast global potential by cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships, exchanging best practices and lessons learned, facilitating investment flows, and advancing capacity-building initiatives, with the support of the Global Offshore Wind Alliance.” Minister Young further stated that “within the Caribbean SIDS region, achieving momentum necessitates the commitment and cooperation of individuals, organizations, and governments. By fostering investments, forming partnerships, and embracing a collective dedication to resilience and diversity, the region can effectively address its energy challenges’. He reiterated that Trinidad and Tobago will continue to pursue avenues in support of our energy transformation agenda and thanked GOWA for embracing Trinidad and Tobago into the fold.
The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), founded by Denmark, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), was officially launched at COP27 in November 2022. GOWA’s objective is to act as a global driving force for an ambitious uptake of offshore wind and contribute to achieving a total offshore wind capacity of a minimum of 380 GW by 2030 and an installed capacity increase of at least 70 GW per year from 2030. GOWA currently consists of an alliance of around 30 countries of organizations inclusive of governments, public and private sector actors.
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Attendees at the GOWA event held on January 13th, “Catalysing Global Offshore Wind Growth Through Strategic Partnerships” in Abu Dhabi.
Ms. Sheena Gosine, Energy Advisor to the Minister and Vice Chair of the Wind Energy Steering Committee (WESC) for Trinidad and Tobago delivering remarks at the GOWA event held on January 13th, “Catalysing Global Offshore Wind Growth Through Strategic Partnerships” in Abu Dhabi.