(2008) Preliminary Inventory of Concrete Opportunities for CDM Project Development in the Energy Sector in Haiti and Measures to Implement to Exploit this Potential. Volume I. Activities and Methodological Approach. Presentation of Project Notes for the First 7 Projects Identified
Summary — This report presents a preliminary inventory of opportunities for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in Haiti's energy sector. It outlines activities and a methodological approach to exploit this potential, including project notes for the first seven identified projects. The study aims to facilitate the use of CDM as an instrument for energy development in Haiti.
Key Findings
- CDM offers opportunities to overcome barriers in Haiti's energy sector.
- CDM can contribute to energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
- CDM can mobilize resources for investments in clean energy technologies.
- CDM improves the sustainability of investments and energy sector institutions.
- CDM implementation requires structured, accessible data.
Full Description
This document, Volume I of a two-part report, details a preliminary inventory of concrete opportunities for developing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects within Haiti's energy sector. It outlines the activities undertaken and the methodological approach employed to identify and assess these opportunities. The report emphasizes the potential of CDM to overcome financial, institutional, and regulatory barriers hindering energy sector development in Haiti, contributing to sustainable development goals. It includes presentations of project notes for the first seven projects identified, spanning areas such as hydroelectricity, cogeneration, heat recovery, and energy efficiency.