The Regional Offshore Wind Strategy and Roadmap (ROWSAR) was developed to support CARICOM Member States in advancing a green energy transition through the exploration and development of offshore wind. As Small Island Developing States with extensive maritime resources, Caribbean countries may have significant offshore wind potential. Harnessing this resource can diversify national renewable energy mixes, foster blue and green economy opportunities, and strengthen energy resilience.

ROWSAR takes a phased approach to advancing offshore wind across the Caribbean. Phase I conducted a regional assessment to identify offshore wind development corridors and countries with the strongest potential and enabling conditions. Building on these findings, Phase II aims to identify and validate a single “Lighthouse Project” site, a flagship offshore wind development that can demonstrate regional potential and serve as a replicable model for wider deployment across the Caribbean.

An integral commitment of ROWSAR is to build regional capacity alongside each phase through training and knowledge exchange, equipping regional stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support the advancement of the region’s offshore wind sector.