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The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is working on renewable
energy goals with 60% geothermal, 20% hydro and 20% solar along with other
renewable energy sources within a period of 15-20 years.

The CCC contribution to renewable energy security for all, is in the areas of
biogas and energy backup systems - through solar houses - when disaster strikes.
Over the next five years RVA will set up 200 biogas digesters, 30 off the grid solar
houses, host workshops, create publications and hold open house events while
continuing to develop the model at RVA with 100% renewable energy by 2021.

Biogas digesters

The burning of fossil fuels pollutes the atmosphere, which leads to Global
Warming and Climate Change. A way of climate change mitigation is to use
renewable energy sources. There are several renewable energy sources: solar
energy, wind energy in addition to different thermal and hydro sources of energy
and biogas.

Biogas is distinct from other renewable energy sources because of its

characteristics of using, controlling and collecting organic waste and at the same
time producing fertiliser as a by-product. Biogas does not have any geographical
limitations nor does it require advanced technology for producing energy and at
the same time it is very simple to use and apply. St. Vincent is, to a large extent,
dependent on fossil fuels; especially when it comes to cooking gas.

Charcoal is also used for cooking, which requires cutting down trees.
Deforestation leads to a decrease in the fertility of land by soil erosion, among
other negative environmental impacts. Using firewood as energy is also harmful
for the health because of the smoke and the air pollution it causes.