T&T Energises Its Renewable Journey

February 4th, 2026

Over the past year, Trinidad and Tobago has advanced a series of renewable energy projects, signalling a decisive shift in its energy transition. From solar and wind to green hydrogen and low-carbon marine fuels, these initiatives are positioning the nation as a regional leader in sustainable energy.

Caribbean’s Largest Solar Project

In July 2025, Trinidad and Tobago’s first Solar Utility Scale Farm at Brechin Castle, Couva, successfully achieved its first electrons. Construction will now advance toward mechanical completion on the northern segment before the site becomes fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2025. Once online, the solar farm will deliver up to 92 megawatts (ac) into the national electricity grid. In a statement, BP, a joint venture partner in Brechin Castle Solar Limited, along with Shell and The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC), said the project, “will provide approximately 8% of Trinidad and Tobago’s power generation, allowing natural gas to be redirected to other downstream users.”

With maritime emissions increasingly in focus, experts at the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference in June 2025 reported that Trinidad and Tobago is well-placed to capitalise on the shift to low-carbon fuels.

The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries notes, “It is anticipated that the green electricity produced [from this project] will be equivalent to powering 31,500 homes per year and will lead to approximately 123,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions saved.” Upon completion, this will be the largest solar project in the Caribbean, making Trinidad and Tobago the second-largest solar producer in CARICOM (The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago Blog, 24 April 2025).

Unlocking Wind Energy Potential

At the Validation Workshop in July 2025 for the European Union Funded National Wind Energy Action Plan, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Dr The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, identified wind as a key resource for utility-scale power development in Trinidad and Tobago. He announced that the Ministry will issue a Request for Proposals to conduct an Offshore Wind Resource Assessment Programme for Trinidad and Tobago. “It is my intention to have bankable data available for investors by 2026, identifying the best sites both for onshore and offshore wind deployment.”

The onshore Wind Resource Assessment Programme (WRAP), which began in November 2024 with European Union support, deployed wind measurement devices in Orange Valley and Galeota to collect data for 12–18 months. The programme is expanding, with two additional devices planned for Los Iros/Santa Flora and Toco/Manzanilla.

Green Hydrogen Leads Innovation

The Green Hydrogen (GH2) Pilot Project, expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2027, won the Best Government Initiative Award at the 2025 Hydrogen Latin America and Caribbean (H2LAC) Industry Awards. National Energy describes the project as “a key milestone in The Roadmap for a Green Hydrogen Economy in Trinidad and Tobago and will see the integration of green hydrogen into the country’s petrochemical industry. This has the potential to lay the groundwork for long-term decarbonisation and future proofing of Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector.” This is the first Green Hydrogen Pilot Project in the Caribbean.

Maritime Fuels Go Green

Methane is recognised as one of the most critical gases impacting the climate. In Trinidad and Tobago, it comes from several sources, including the energy, waste and agricultural sectors. In a blog update from the Energy Chamber in May 2025, it was noted that several companies are working toward reporting and managing methane emissions locally through the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). NGC, Heritage Petroleum, and Atlantic LNG are part of the partnership, alongside BP, EOG, Shell, and Woodside international offices.

With maritime emissions increasingly in focus, experts at the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference in June 2025 reported that Trinidad and Tobago is well-placed to capitalise on the shift to low-carbon fuels. Reflecting this trend, several initiatives have emerged in the sector. In August 2024, Methanex and its subsidiary Waterfront Shipping completed the Caribbean’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering exercise, and Paria Fuel Trading Company’s first shipment of HVO is expected in July or August 2025. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a diesel-like fuel that can be produced without fossil resources by processing renewable waste lipids (Cummins.com, July 2022).

Building on these advances, Paria strengthened its credentials in sustainable fuels. In October 2024, the company announced it had attained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). “With certified fuels, Paria can secure long-term contracts with European buyers, strengthening Trinidad’s position as a reliable and sustainable energy exporter.”

By Natalie Dookie