The Kick-Off Meeting for the 100% Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap in St. Kitts and Nevis convened at the Marriott Hotel on June 3–4, 2026. Implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Greening The Islands Foundation (GTI), the event brought together government officials, utility leaders, and international partners to align on national priorities, map ongoing initiatives, and establish a framework for achieving a full transition to renewable energy.

Day 1 began with opening remarks from NEVLEC’s General Manager, Mr. Nelson Stapleton, who set the tone for the discussions. He emphasized the importance of renewable energy to the national economy, affirmed that NEVLEC is prepared to be an integral part of the roadmap, and highlighted the company’s promising geothermal project. Stapleton reiterated that resilience is the core of this roadmap, underscoring the Federation’s commitment to building a sustainable energy future.

Stakeholders then presented national energy targets, policy priorities, and current projects. NEVLEC was represented by Project Coordinator, Mr. Naftalie Errar, who outlined the company’s geothermal development and related initiatives. This presentation highlighted NEVLEC’s role in advancing renewable energy on Nevis and its contribution to the Federation’s overall energy transition. The day concluded with a moderated discussion on project interdependencies and key challenges.

On Day 2, the focus shifted to technical issues. Mr. Stapleton joined SKELEC officials to deliver a technical overview of the electricity system, including infrastructure status, planned upgrades, and grid challenges. This session emphasized the importance of grid stability and integration of diverse renewable sources. NEVLEC’s input was central to discussions on how geothermal energy could complement solar and wind projects while ensuring reliability.

The workshop closed with an agreement on next steps: defining the roadmap process, establishing governance mechanisms, and clarifying stakeholder roles. NEVLEC is a key driver of geothermal energy development and a critical partner in grid modernization which strengthens the Federation’s renewable energy future.