Post Conference Workshop

The CAREC Post-Conference Workshop offers a more intimate and hands-on learning experience following the main CAREC Conference and Exhibition. Designed for deeper engagement, this session provides participants with the opportunity to translate the ideas, strategies, and best practices shared during CAREC into practical, real-world applications.

Date: 23 October, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Agenda

Time	Presenter	Description
8:30 – 8:45 a.m	CARILEC	Welcome
8:45– 10:00 a.m.	RELP Mr. Ramiro Gomez Barinaga – Director of Country Delivery Mrs. Jamalia Frederick (née Wyllie) Country Energy Expert, Barbados	Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Program for Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems In this interactive session, the RELP team will share insights into the development of their Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Program for RE and BESS and lessons learned from engaging various regional jurisdictions RELP is an impact-driven and independent non-profit organisation focused on accelerating the deployment of renewable generation, grid infrastructure and Battery Energy Storage Systems in Emerging Markets. .
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Networking Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) Dr. Jeff Steynor – Director of Energy Transition and Business Development	Energy Transition Planning for Innovation and Resilience Lessons on utilities creating an enabling environment for collaboration addressing utility death spiral, inspiring innovation and a robust Integrated Resource and Resiliency Planning Process.
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.	Wärtsilä Mr. Kim Stoor – General Manager Sales Management & Proposals Decarbonisation Services	Hybridization of Island Utilities in Action: Perspectives on Modeling and Implementation Attendees will gain perspectives on hybrid microgrid modelling and implementation, focusing on the role of Energy Management Systems in the integration of storage, engines and renewables. Plexos and dynamic power system models, the inputs needed and outputs expected, Audience gains sense of best practices to create sound project implementation and live demos of hybrid systems.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.	Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Mr. Martyn Forde – CAREC Community Leader (Consultant)	CAREC Knowledge Portal & Call to Action Gain preview of the new CAREC knowledge platform and connect with fellow technical professionals. Attendees will learn some of the initiatives for the Community of Practice and gain insights from the JPS Center of Excellence Grid Operations Centre.

Key Discussion Questions

What does collaborative planning look like, and how can we make processes like Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) more actionable and adaptive?
How can we balance collaboration with regulatory frameworks and rapid technology change?
How do we scale new procurement models in a small market competing globally for low-carbon tech (e.g., batteries)?
What role can CARILEC and partners play in de-risking renewable energy investments?
How can vendors and planning tools support optimized generation expansion?
How do we avoid the utility death spiral and associated inaction?
What technical inputs, roles, and data are required to support a de-risked energy transition at utility, country, or regulatory levels?

Expected Outcomes

Peer learning on practical transition models (e.g., IRPs, procurement, planning tools)
Insights into utility-regulator collaboration
Engagement with the CAREC Knowledge Portal
Audience activation for future CARILEC programming
Registration on a new engagement platform
Development of Calls to Action informed by utility feedback
Documentation of working group expectations and shared content

How to Register

To register for the Post Conference Workshop, simply select the check box upon registration for the conference.