Government of Montserrat
Nationals and residents of Montserrat who are interested in the energy sector, now have an opportunity to gain some work experience in the field, through an internship programme, being implemented by the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE).
The CCREEE was established as the implementation hub for sustainable energy activities and projects within the region and is a specialized agency of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The CCREE noted that the lack of a comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date dataset on the energy market in Caribbean countries is an obstacle not only to long-term planning and decision making, but also to socio- economic development and environmental protection in the region.
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Zaha Hadid Architects design a prismatic energy and environmental research campus, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
KAPSARC is a non-profit institution founded by the Saudi Council of Ministers, in order for an international group of expert researchers to advance studies of domestic and global energy challenges and opportunities. ZHA created a 750,000 square foot structure to house these opportunities for researchers to explore the potential of effective and productive energy use.
With sustainability in mind, the campus is made into a honeycomb cellular structure with courtyards. ZHA worked with Arup to form buildings that “turn their back to the sun” in order to minimize heat and take advantage of the desert winds. The campus features five main facilities such as the Energy Knowledge Centre, the Energy Computer Centre, a Conference Centre with an exhibition hall and 300-seat auditorium, a Research L