Caribbean Centre For Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency

What Caribbean Centre For Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency does

CCREEE is a regional intergovernmental organization established in 2014 under the mandate of CARICOM and SIDS DOCK, hosted by the Government of Barbados in Bridgetown, and dedicated to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency across the 15 CARICOM Member States. The legal agreement entered into force on 19 May 2018, granting CCREEE full legal personality and operational autonomy within the CARICOM decision and policy framework.

Its core technical assets are knowledge and project-preparation platforms rather than proprietary products. The CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH) is an information and knowledge management framework integrating data from OLADE, NREL (R3EAD), and CROSQ, with a community of practice, data repository, learning management system, and GIS Map Viewer. The Project Preparation Facility (PPF), formally launched in November 2020, provides advisory services, feasibility support, and project developer-financier matchmaking via an application portal hosted by Climate Invest, with the Credit Risk Abatement Facility (CRAF) co-launched with the CARICOM Development Fund. The Integrated Resource and Resilience Plans (IRRP) methodology integrates climate vulnerability into power-sector planning, and Energy Report Cards (ERCs) benchmark Member State energy sector performance. These capabilities sit within seven strategic programmes (Knowledge Transfer and Management, Energy Access, Sustainable Industry and Business, Sustainable Transport, Finance and Project Support, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Buildings), plus the NDC-TEC Programme for transport and electric mobility.

CCREEE generates revenue through intergovernmental contributions from CARICOM Member States and donor funding from UNIDO, the Austrian Development Agency, the European Union, AECID, GIZ, CDB, and CDF, alongside technical assistance and consultancy engagements. Its go-to-market operates through National Focal Institutions in each Member State, the online CEKH and PPF portals, regional events (Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum, CARICOM Energy Month), and partnerships across the Global Network for Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC). Headcount is 11-50 employees; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Caribbean Centre For Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency

Legal name

Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Website

https://ccreee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCREEE is the CARICOM-mandated intergovernmental centre that advances renewable energy and energy efficiency across 15 Caribbean Member States via knowledge management (CEKH), project preparation (PPF), integrated resource and resilience planning (IRRP), and donor-funded technical assistance delivered through National Focal Institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Energy Advisory Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance (EUAMANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail & Community PPAs (Community Solar/Shared Renewables) (EUAGADAC)

Keywords

• Renewable energy advisory
• Energy efficiency consulting
• Sustainable energy policy
• Project preparation services
• Clean energy capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgetown

HQ country

Barbados

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental Contributions and Donor Funding: CCREEE operates as a specialized agency of CARICOM with an official mandate to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency investments, markets and industries in the Caribbean. The centre receives funding support from international development partners including UNIDO, Austrian Development Agency (ADA), GIZ, European Union, and CARICOM Member States. The centre also hosts a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) that partners with Climate Invest for application management.
2. Technical Assistance and Advisory Services: CCREEE provides action and service-oriented services to a broad range of public and private partners and clients, including project development support, capacity building, and technical assistance to CARICOM Member States. Revenue is generated through consultancy fees for specialized services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CCREEE is the implementation hub for renewable energy and energy efficiency across the 15 CARICOM Member States. It delivers technical assistance, policy advisory, capacity building, and project preparation support to governments, utilities, and private developers through four core platforms: the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH), the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), the Integrated Resource and Resilience Plan (IRRP) framework, and Energy Report Cards (ERCs). The centre also runs the NDC-TEC Programme on sustainable transport and electric mobility in partnership with GIZ, UWI, CDB, and Climate Analytics.

Product overview

CCREEE operates as a platform organization offering interconnected programmes and facilities for sustainable energy advancement across the Caribbean. The core offerings include the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH) for data and knowledge management, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF) for project development support, Integrated Resource and Resilience Plans (IRRP) for electricity planning, and Energy Report Cards (ERCs) for country performance monitoring. These are supported by seven strategic programmes covering Knowledge Transfer and Management, Energy Access, Sustainable Business & Industry, Sustainable Transport, Finance and Project Support, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Buildings. The NDC-TEC Programme drives electric mobility initiatives including the EVs Are Better digital series and EV pilot projects. CCREEE also manages specialized programmes like the Woman In Renewable Energy Fellowship and Caribbean Energy Data Collection Internship Programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEKH: CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub - an information and knowledge management framework developed to ensure that appropriate, reliable and high-quality information is available and accessible within the region.
• PPF
• IRRP
• ERCs
• NDC-TEC

Products and services

• CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH) An information and knowledge management framework providing access to energy statistics, data repository, learning management system, and GIS Map Viewer for sustainable energy practitioners across the CARICOM region.
• Project Preparation Facility (PPF) Provides advisory services, technical assistance, and project developer-financier matchmaking to address technical barriers impacting sustainable energy project development across CARICOM Member States. Application portal hosted by Climate Invest.
• Integrated Resource and Resilience Plans (IRRP) Planning framework for countries to supply electricity needs by considering diverse resources including conventional power plants and renewable energy sources, with climate vulnerability integration into electricity planning.
• Energy Report Cards (ERCs) Overview reports of energy sector performance for each CARICOM Member State, including energy efficiency, projects, technical assistance, and workforce information.
• NDC-TEC Programme (NDC Transport, Energy and Climate) NDC Transport, Energy and Climate Programme implementing sustainable transport initiatives including the EVs Are Better digital series and electric vehicle pilots across Caribbean nations, co-implemented with GIZ, UWI, CDB, and Climate Analytics.

Quantifiable outcome

• SIDS DOCK targets: 25% energy efficiency improvement (2005 baseline), 50% renewable power generation, and 20-30% reduction in conventional transportation fuel use by 2033
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026CCREEE and IRENA formalized their strategic partnership through an MoU signed on 9 April 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The partnership focuses on data and knowledge exchange, capacity building, pooled procurement and demand aggregation, and developing innovative mechanisms to unlock investment in renewable energy across the Caribbean SIDS.
• SIDS Sustainable Energy and Climate Resilience Initiative (SIDS DOCK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2014SIDS DOCK is a founding partner alongside UNIDO and the Government of Austria. It was created by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), CCCCC and SPREP in 2011. SIDS DOCK acts as the critical vehicle for achieving SDG 7 on sustainable energy with goals of 25-50-25 by 2033 (25% energy efficiency, 50% renewable power, 50% decrease in conventional transport fuel). CCREEE operates under the SIDS DOCK framework.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2014UNIDO is a founding partner alongside SIDS DOCK and the Government of Austria. It executed the consultative preparatory process for CCREEE's creation with SIDS DOCK and the CARICOM Energy Unit, with financial support from Austrian Development Agency (ADA). UNIDO is represented on the CCREEE Executive Board.
• Global Network for Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GNSEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGNSEC is the wider network of regional sustainable energy centres for SIDS in Africa, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. CCREEE works closely with the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) under this framework.
• Government of Barbados (Host Country)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarbados was selected through a competitive process as the host country for CCREEE's Secretariat, which is situated at Trinity Office Centre, Country Road, St. Michael, Bridgetown. The Government of Barbados is represented on the CCREEE Executive Board.
• CARICOM SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CARICOM Secretariat's Energy Unit is the primary regional counterpart for CCREEE. The centre works closely with the CARICOM Energy Unit in the technical implementation of sustainable energy commitments. The CARICOM Secretariat is represented on the CCREEE Executive Board and provides the decision and policy framework within which CCREEE operates.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ supports CCREEE's programmes including the NDC Transport, Energy and Climate (NDC-TEC) Programme, which implements electric vehicle initiatives in Caribbean countries such as Grenada and Saint Lucia. GIZ provides technical assistance alongside German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
• CARILEC (Caribbean Association of Electric Utilities)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARILEC is a strategic partner of CCREEE, representing Caribbean electric utilities and supporting sustainable energy initiatives in the region through collaboration on training, knowledge sharing, and regional energy sector development.
• The University of the West Indies (UWI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWI is a strategic partner providing academic and research support to CCREEE. UWI's Mona, Cave Hill, and STA campuses are part of the Regional Universities Network. UWI is a co-implementer of the NDC-TEC Programme alongside CCREEE, CDB, and Climate Analytics.
• Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCCC is a strategic partner in climate resilience initiatives. CCREEE works with CCCCC on climate-related programmes, and a 2022 tripartite agreement was formalized with IRENA involving CCCCC.
• Caribbean Institute for Metrology, Hydrology and Climatology (CIMH)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIMH is a strategic partner that CCREEE collaborates with on the IRRP programme to develop vulnerability assessments for Member States, integrating climate science into energy planning.
• CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCROSQ collaborates with CCREEE on energy standards and equipment testing databases through the CEKH platform, supporting the implementation of the Caribbean Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC).
• Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLADE is a CEKH information provider partner, providing appropriate data management methodologies to enhance the knowledge hub's energy data and information quality.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNREL is a CEKH information provider partner contributing the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Activity Database (R3EAD) to support energy data and analysis in the CARICOM region.
• Climate AnalyticsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate Analytics is a co-implementer of the NDC Transport, Energy and Climate (NDC-TEC) Programme alongside CCREEE, UWI, and CDB, with support from BMWK through the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
• Climate InveststrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClimate Invest hosts the PPF Application Portal for CCREEE, providing the online platform infrastructure for project preparation facility applications from both public and private sector sustainable energy project developers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Caribbean Development Bank (CDB): Strategic financial partner of CCREEE providing co-financing for sustainable energy projects and a co-implementer on the NDC-TEC Programme. Comparable in regional development mandate but operating as a financing institution rather than a technical assistance centre.
• SIDS DOCK (SIDS Sustainable Energy and Climate Resilience Initiative): Founder and framework body of CCREEE, established by AOSIS, CCCCC and SPREP for SIDS sustainable energy. Parent institutional mandate and ongoing policy sponsor; comparable in serving SIDS sustainable energy goals but at a global SIDS level.
• CARICOM Secretariat Energy Unit: Primary regional counterpart within CARICOM that provides the policy framework within which CCREEE operates. Not a peer in product terms but is the institutional counterparty on whose mandates CCREEE depends.

Direct peers

• SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE): SADC regional sustainable energy centre in Southern Africa and GN-SEC member. Operates a comparable institutional model with similar programme pillars (knowledge, project prep, capacity building).
• Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE): Pacific equivalent of CCREEE under GN-SEC, serving Pacific SIDS with the same policy, capacity-building, and project preparation mandate. Direct structural peer operating in an analogous SIDS context.
• ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE): Sister regional sustainable energy centre for the ECOWAS region in West Africa; co-member of GN-SEC with near-identical mandate, governance model, and programme architecture (policy, project preparation, knowledge hub). Closest structural peer to CCREEE.
• East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE): East African Community's regional sustainable energy centre and a GN-SEC member, serving as the Indian Ocean/SIDS counterpart with the same mandate, donor base, and programmatic structure as CCREEE.

Broad incumbents

• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency): Global intergovernmental renewable energy agency that signed a strategic MoU with CCREEE in April 2026. Operates broader global mandate but is the principal upstream counterpart for SIDS renewable energy coordination and funding.

Emerging players

• Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC): CARICOM's regional climate change centre and a strategic CCREEE partner. Adjacent mandate on climate resilience that overlaps with CCREEE's IRRP work; coordinates joint programmes and was a 2022 tripartite partner with IRENA.

Regional players

• Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE): Latin American regional energy organization providing data management methodologies to CEKH. Comparable regional energy policy/planning role but operating across Latin America rather than the Caribbean SIDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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