African & Caribbean Energy Network

Hello September: A fresh surge of energy, powering bright futures across Africa and the Caribbean.

#EnergyFor1Million #SustainableEnergy #EnergyForAll #MondayMotivation

A new week brings new power — let’s choose to power it sustainably.
Every solar panel installed, every watt saved, and every clean energy
decision moves us closer to a future where no one is left in the dark.

Have a wonderful and fruitful week!!!

We champion corporate social responsibility, good governance, transparency, and ethical energy policies. We encourage governments, organizations, and businesses to adopt sustainable practices that benefit people, protect the planet, and promote prosperity.

We foster an environment where researchers, innovators, policymakers, NGOs, industry leaders, and students can collaborate, share knowledge, and develop groundbreaking renewable energy solutions that work for our regions.

5. Advocate for Responsible Energy Practices

We know that clean energy fuels opportunity. Our goal is to connect energy access to job creation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth, ensuring that low-income and marginalized communities are part of the energy transformation.

4. Drive Innovation and Collaboration

We believe energy is the foundation of thriving communities. That’s why we work to ensure households, businesses, farms, schools, healthcare facilities, transportation systems, and communications networks have access to reliable and affordable power.

3. Empower Local Economies

We are committed to bringing affordable, clean, and reliable energy to at least one million people across Africa and the Caribbean by 2035. This is our contribution to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy for All.

2. Deliver Energy for All

Our Goals at ACEN
At the African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN), our mission is clear:

1. End Energy Poverty for 1 Million People by 2035

Every solar step you take brings you closer to energy freedom while protecting our islands for future generations.

Let the sun work for you!

Melissa Darville
ACEN Country Coordinator (The Bahamas) 🇧🇸
melissa@acenergynetwork.org

These simple changes can lower your electricity bills, reduce reliance on the grid, and take advantage of the free, abundant sunshine we enjoy here in The Bahamas.

Investing in renewable energy for your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming , you can start small and still make a big impact!

🌞💡 Begin by exploring solar-powered appliances like lights, fans, or even a water heater or A/C unit.

Significant investment is required to develop energy infrastructure and improve access to electricity across the continent.

For more information, send an email to: info@acenergynetwork.org

While Africa has substantial reserves of oil, gas, and renewable energy sources like solar, these resources are not fully utilized due to infrastructure limitations.

Need for investment:

With a rapidly growing population and urbanization, the demand for energy in Africa is continuously increasing.

Untapped potential:

Key points about Africa's energy insecurity:

High energy poverty:
Over 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity, representing a significant portion of the world's population without power.

Growing demand:

To our Co-Chairs, we thank you for your leadership and dedication to giving a sustainable voice towards ending energy poverty.

We also invite you to engage further by sharing this opportunity on your social media platforms, including LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, to amplify our reach.
Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future for Guyana and beyond with ACEN!

If you are interested, please submit your CV and a link to your LinkedIn profile to info@acenergynetwork.org by August 1, 2025.
In your application, please highlight your relevant experience and commitment to our mission.

*Are you ready to advocate for sustainable energy solutions in a nation poised for energy transformation?

*If so, we invite you to join ACEN as our Country Coordinator in Guyana and stand with us to drive positive change!

How to Apply:

*Report progress, challenges, and outcomes to the Executive Director and Regional Chairperson.

Are You the Right Fit?

*Are you passionate about addressing energy poverty?

*Do you believe that Guyana’s communities deserve access to affordable, clean energy?

*Collect and share data on Guyana’s energy challenges, successes, and renewable energy progress to inform ACEN’s strategies and reports.

*Organize community outreach, workshops, and training sessions to promote clean energy adoption and awareness.

*Collaborate with the Southern Caribbean Regional Chairperson and other ACEN leaders to align national efforts with regional goals.

*Build relationships with local governments, NGOs, private sector partners, and energy stakeholders to advance ACEN’s mission.

*Coordinate and implement ACEN’s energy initiatives in Guyana, including renewable energy projects like solar farms and community electrification programs.

*Recruit and engage local members, facilitating their onboarding and participation in ACEN activities.

energy goals.

Country Coordinator in Guyana Expectations:

*Act as ACEN’s primary point of contact in Guyana, representing the network in local forums, meetings, and events.

🇬🇾 As a key representative in the Southern Caribbean region, you will play a vital role in advancing ACEN’s mission to promote sustainable energy practices and address energy poverty in Guyana, a nation balancing its burgeoning oil and gas sector with ambitious renewable

The African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to serve as the Country Coordinator in Guyana.

Guyana’s rapid rise as an oil-producing nation has not come at the expense of its environmental credentials, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said on the sidelines of the Global… | African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) Guyana’s rapid rise as an oil-producing nation has not come at the expense of its environmental credentials, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said on the sidelines of the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Georgetown last week. Speaking on the United for Biodiversity Alliance podcast on July 23, Bharrat said Guyana has achieved what many countries struggle to do – maintain the “perfect balance”. “Guyana is seen now more as a model country,” Bharrat said. “Not only because we have safeguard 98% of our forests…not only because we have the lowest deforestation rate in the world…but because we have managed to strike that perfect balance of economic development and environmental sustainability.” According to the minister, this is especially noteworthy given Guyana’s emergence as a new oil and gas producer. “Many countries…either go on the extreme, that is, for economic development at the expense of environmental degradation, while some go on the other extreme, safeguarding the environment while staying severely underdeveloped,” he explained. “We can still boast to be in the fastest growing economy in the world…[and] a carbon negative country.” He said Guyana’s forest preservation efforts, with 98% of the country’s forest cover still intact, are complemented by a deep cultural commitment to conservation. “It comes naturally to us when it comes to environmental sustainability, conservation, maintaining our forests, keeping our country green,” Bharrat noted. The Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, launched in Guyana, drew dozens of international agencies and delegates. Bharrat said he was pleased that participants would get to experience Guyana’s rainforest first-hand. “Many leaders coming to Guyana…when they looked down, they thought it was a green carpet, not knowing that, that was forest,” he said. The Minister credited President Irfaan Ali as the driving force behind the new Alliance, alongside leaders from Colombia, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and other Amazonian and African nations. He stated that the Alliance aims to raise awareness of the economic and climate value of biodiversity, particularly in the Global South. Bharrat wrapped up with a call for greater international recognition of Guyana’s environmental efforts. “Sometimes I don’t believe the work that we are doing in Guyana is highlighted as much as it should on the international stage,” he said. “For a small country, we are contributing significantly.” By OilNOW July 28, 2025

Guyana’s rapid rise as an oil-producing nation has not come at the expense of its environmental credentials, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said on the sidelines of the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Georgetown last week. - zurl.co/MT4ts

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We also invite you to engage further by sharing this opportunity on your social media platforms, including LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, to amplify our reach.

We look forward to welcoming dynamic leaders to our Advisory Board.