Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) team members met recently with the Minister of Environment and Housing ahead of plans to re-launch its solar training programme in 2018.
Romauld Ferreira reiterated the Ministry's mandate to increase renewable energy in the Bahamas, with solar power systems part of this effort.
BTVI's president, Dr Robert W. Robertson, suggested that the Ministry of Environment and Housing collaborate with the Ministry of Labour to ensure local inspectors receive proper solar panel training from BTVI to prevent the need to hire foreigners.
Mr Ferreira gave his backing to BTVI's work, and expressed confidence in its plans. He said BTVI's solar energy initiative was a major move in getting the Bahamas to where it needs to be.
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ThisIsOurs 6 years, 7 months ago
I wonder when "recently" was. Cause the minister was missing for a while
The_Oracle 6 years, 7 months ago
In Bimini snorting styrofoam? Seriously, in what way is BTVI qualified to train "Solar Inspectors"? Further to that, this Government is no more serious about Alternate energy than any other prior. Bannister has just fired Power secure and has no plan, aside probably hiring the same old deadbeats that have presided over the BEC decline for decades. Our country is a bad joke.
The_Oracle 6 years, 7 months ago
Where is our new more "liberal" solar policy? Who is writing it? Are we still going with the BEC/BPL wanting "dual Meters?" Is our "policy" as it was (briefly) still suspended? I see large corp entities moving forward, maybe a few households, is everything peaches and cream now? WTF is wrong with this country and its leadership?
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