Wavepiston inks new deals in Barbados and Martinique for wave energy

Danish wave energy firm Wavepiston has signed new deals in Barbados and Martinique related to the development of its projects in these two markets.

In Barbados, Wavepiston signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) for the development of its Wave Energy Barbados for Electricity & Water (WEBEW) project, a continuation of collaborative efforts between Wavepiston and the Government of Barbados via Export Barbados (BIDC), a state-owned enterprise within MIST.

Through a phased approach, Wavepiston plans to implement its solution to provide ocean renewable energy and desalinated potable water to the Ocean Valley Data Centre and Industrial Park in St. Andrew.

"The project will support the Green Industrial Gateway Advantage (GIGA) Programme and augment Barbados’ and the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region’s ambitions for ocean renewable energy. The project will create synergy with the European Union Global Gateway Multi-Country Action Plan supported by CCREEE, EuroClima, UNDP Barbados Eastern Caribbean," Wavepiston said.

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