In Grenada, students and young professionals are already shaping how renewable energy will look in the Caribbean. Through international research collaborations, local training, and hands-on projects, a new generation is gaining the knowledge and skills needed to run and expand the region’s future energy systems.
Research partnerships: building knowledge across borders
Over the past three years, SarGas has collaborated with Swedish universities – including the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Uppsala University/SLU – on ten research projects in Grenada. These projects have tackled practical challenges in waste-to-energy technology and fertilizer production, while also giving graduate students and researchers a chance to test and adapt solutions to Caribbean conditions.
Capacity building at home
To make renewable energy systems sustainable, expertise must be developed locally. SarGas is preparing to work with TA Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) to build skills in agriculture, fisheries, and sustainable waste management. The goal is to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, ensuring Grenada develops its own technical workforce for the energy transition.
Hands-on traineeships
Biogas technology requires more than theory. SarGas will introduce international traineeships where young professionals from Grenada gain experience at large-scale biogas plants in Sweden and Germany. The training will provide them with both technical expertise and confidence before applying their skills in Grenada and other Caribbean projects.
Inspiring the next generation
A biogas plant can operate for up to 25 years. That means today’s school children will play an important role in running and maintaining the systems of the future. To prepare them early, SarGas is working with the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) and the Government of Grenada to launch a small-scale biogas pilot at a school in St. Andrew’s in late 2025. The project will introduce students to renewable energy and waste management while sparking interest in practical innovation.
The role of youth in the energy transition
For Grenada and the wider Caribbean, the energy transition depends on the next generation. By linking research, technical training, and community education, SarGas is building pathways for students and young professionals to take the lead. These initiatives ensure that renewable energy in the region is not just imported technology, but a homegrown system of skills, innovation, and long-term commitment.
Join us in building the future
SarGas is looking for partners, institutions, and development agencies that share our vision of a resilient, sustainable Caribbean powered by innovation. We also welcome students and young professionals who want to learn, contribute, and be part of this journey. Together, we can make renewable energy a long-term driver of opportunity in Grenada and across the region.
