Impact of solar radiation modification on Caribbean wind farm and solar PV energy generation
Host institution University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Grant year 2018
Project summary
The team led by Dr Leonardo Clarke examines the potential impacts of solar radiation modification (SRM) on solar and wind energy generation in the Caribbean, with a focus on Jamaica. Building on previous regional-scale studies, the team is downscaling climate model outputs to capture localised atmospheric conditions, validating them against observations, and applying them to energy simulations. The goal is to assess how SRM, combined with future climate scenarios, could affect solar irradiance, wind speeds, and electricity generation, providing actionable insights for national energy planners, utilities, and policymakers.
