Queen’s Hall gets EV charging stations, LED lights

As part of its expansion of the national network for electric vehicle infrastructure, National Energy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, has officially handed over three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, along with 11 LED and 29 solar-powered LED perimeter lights to Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain.

“This initiative aims to provide cleaner, energy-efficient infrastructure for the public while achieving energy savings at one of the nation’s premier cultural venues,” the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries said in a statement.

Speaking at the ceremony to mark the installations, Minister Stuart Young highlighted the importance of the project:

“This is a yet another step in reducing our carbon footprint and promoting energy efficiency in public spaces,” he noted.  “As I have stated previously, Trinidad and Tobago’s energy transition involves a balance, with natural gas remaining essential, while we incorporate renewable solutions to meet our international climate change obligations, simultaneously building a sustainable future for all citizens.”

He added: “These solar LED lights will provide Queen’s Hall with energy savings of up to 75% compared to the previously installed systems, and is a prime example of an Environmental, Social and Governance Initiative.”

Garfield George, General Manager of Queen’s Hall, said the installations have ushered the venue into a new era of environmental sensitivity.

“This partnership has positioned Queen’s Hall as an active participant in environmental commitment,” George said.  “We are proud to demonstrate how cultural institutions can embrace environmental responsibility.”

Minister Young highlighted the government’s vision in the areas of clean transportation and EV integration through the championing of initiatives such as V.A.T. exemptions for electric vehicles. He also challenged Queen’s Hall to go further by aiming to become a green building space with the further addition of solar integration into its operations.

“These small changes, which lead to enhanced sustainability and energy efficiency, have knock on effects on the energy sector,” he observed. “This Queens Hall Project represents proper utilization of natural gas within the power generation sector, which is aligned with the government’s goal of accruing higher returns on natural gas molecules, and thereby ensuring maximum benefits for the resource owners, the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.”

The Energy Ministry notes that the installations at Queen’s Hall complement other projects led by National Energy, such as the EV charging stations at Preysal and the collaboration on solar-powered EV chargers at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.

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