par Elensky Fragelus
Since coming to power, members of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) and Prime Minister Garry Conille seem to be stuck in an ineffective routine. Their repeated visits to the private E-Power thermal power plant, which supplies the Haitian state with electricity, illustrate their inability to break the energy status quo.
Rather than tackling the root causes of the problem through innovative measures, they are perpetuating a costly and unsustainable dependence on fossil fuels.
The energy situation in Haiti is critical. Thermal power plants, such as E-Power, continue to dominate electricity production. However, these facilities are not only polluting, but they also depend on fluctuations in fuel prices on the international market, making energy supplies uncertain and costly for a country in crisis.
The transitional government should have taken the initiative to diversify the country’s energy sources. Renewable energy represents a viable and sustainable alternative. Haiti has enormous potential in solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy.
By investing in these technologies, not only could the country reduce its dependence on fossil fuel imports, it could also create local jobs, stimulate the economy, and improve the quality of life for Haitians.
Examples from other nations show that this transition is possible. Costa Rica, for example, has managed to produce almost all of its electricity from renewable sources. If a small Central American country can achieve such a feat, why not Haiti?
The transitional government’s lack of vision and political courage is to blame. Instead of focusing on E-Power or Varreux (formerly Sogener), the authorities should firmly commit to a national plan for renewable energy. Such a plan could include tax incentives for green energy investments, the development of infrastructure to integrate renewable energy into the national grid, and the training of specialized workforce.
The transitional government must stop playing the complacency card and take bold steps to transform Haiti’s energy landscape. The country’s future depends on this transition to renewable energy, which would provide a sustainable solution to current challenges while ensuring a better future for generations to come.
Elensky Fragelus
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