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The challenges in harnessing these resources are significant, with investments in renewables facing financial, technological, environmental and other barriers.</p> <p>Yet, the Caribbean island country has achieved considerable progress within a short time, with the renewable energy supply approaching 20% of peak electricity demand by 2016. A recent study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) confirmed the feasibility of integrating at least 37.5 megawatts of solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation onto the grid on Antigua.</p> <p>This Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) presents a set of clear and practical steps for Antigua and Barbuda to maximise renewables in the energy mix.</p> <p>A Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) identifies the actions needed to overcome a country’s barriers to renewable energy deployment, with IRENA providing technical support and expertise to facilitate consultations among different national stakeholders. 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