Swedish marine-energy developer Minesto and the government of Antigua and Barbuda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a joint ‘ocean resource’ feasibility study on the potential deployment of Minesto’s Deep Green technology around Antigua and the wider Eastern Caribbean region.

Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto (www.minesto.com), said: “The need for a resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure in the region presents a very interesting opportunity for Minesto.

“Our technology could be a key component, as the government of Antigua and Barbuda looks to replace diesel generation with affordable, reliable and clean electricity, including applications such as water desalination.”

In January, UNOPS (the United Nations Office for Project Services) opened its first science and innovation centre in Antigua and Barbuda to “support national and regional innovation in the fields of science and technology”.

Jonas Svensson, head of global innovation and technology at UNOPS said: “The purpose of our global innovation centres is to bring together needs and solutions.

“The collaboration between Minesto and the government of Antigua and Barbuda is an excellent example of this, and we look forward to supporting the initiative.”