Energy poverty traps millions in the Caribbean and Africa, blocking access to opportunities and basic needs. Clean energy offers more than power—it sparks community empowerment that reshapes lives and economies. Join ACEN to connect with leaders driving this shift and learn how sustainable energy solutions can lift entire communities out of darkness. For more information, […]
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Energy poverty still blocks progress for millions across the Caribbean and Africa. Inclusive energy solutions offer a path forward—one that brings clean energy to every community, leaving no one behind. When energy stakeholders join forces through the African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) memberships, they tap into a powerful network driving sustainable development that benefits […]
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Nassau, The Bahamas – The African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) continues to strengthen its mission of promoting renewable and sustainable energy solutions across the region with a productive visit to The Bahamas by its Executive Director, Patrick Schiele During his visit, ACEN Country Coordinator for The Bahamas, Melissa Darville hosted Mr. Patrick Schiele on […]
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ACEN Energy News — October 2025 Edition The Official LinkedIn Newsletter of the African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) About ACEN: The African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN) is a leading platform uniting energy professionals, advocates, and organizations to drive sustainable development and accelerate clean, affordable energy access across Africa, the Caribbean, and diaspora communities. […]
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Africa: New Investment, Massive Project Pipeline Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a historic transformation with a surge in global investment interest, catalyzed by high-profile forums like the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum and Africa Energy Indaba 2025. These forums spotlight fresh opportunities in natural gas, renewables, and critical minerals—especially in countries like Liberia and the DRC. Momentum […]
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Advocating for SDG 7: The Path to Affordable and Clean Energy and Its Alignment with the African & Caribbean Energy Network. In an era where energy poverty affects millions and climate change poses existential threats, Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) stands as a beacon for global progress. SDG 7 calls for ensuring access to […]
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As clean and renewable energy sweeps across Africa and the Caribbean, communities once trapped in energy poverty are gaining new hope. This dynamic shift is not only transforming the power sector but also closely aligning with the core mission of the African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN): to end energy poverty for 1 million people […]
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Lonzel Jones – Regional Chair (Caribbean) We are thrilled to share an inspiring update from our Caribbean Regional Chair, Lonzel Jones, who has been making waves in Guyana’s renewable energy landscape. As a lecturer and instructor with Green Solutions International—a leader in regional renewable energy education—Lonzel spearheaded a groundbreaking dual-phase training program that is redefining […]
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The Rise of an Oil Superpower Guyana has rapidly transformed from a quiet, resource-rich nation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers. Since ExxonMobil’s 2015 discovery of an estimated 11 billion barrels of oil offshore, production has soared. By May 2025, Guyana’s oil output reached a record 667,000 barrels per day, with projections to […]
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