The Intertemporal Analysis of Jamaica’s Energy Landscape in the Industrial Age

Randy Koon Koon

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-68846-1_5

The Intertemporal Analysis of Jamaica’s Energy Landscape in the Industrial Age

Randy Koon Koon

CEES School of Engineering

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Abstract

This chapter critically examines the three distinctive periods in Jamaica’s energy landscape. The analysis initiates with the use of coal-burning steam generators in 1892 and the energy use transition to the early 2000s through the integration of significant installed power capacity of wind and solar energy and finally a glimpse into the future outlook of the overall energy mix with enhanced energy storage mechanisms.

Therefore, a deep-dive analysis into the role of fossil fuels, renewable energy and more so transition pathways to a low carbon economy through renewables higher penetration vis a vis the energy mix.

This will be presented in tandem with three future timelines; 2027, 2030 and 2055. These timelines have been selected through their regional, local and internationally established importance of carbon dioxide mitigation targets.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Energia Progresiva
Subtitle of host publication	An Intertemporal Analysis of Latin America and the Caribbean's Energy Landscape in the Industrial Age
Editors	Japhet M. Kariuki
Publisher	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Chapter	5
Pages	119-135
Number of pages	17
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-68846-1
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-68845-4, 978-3-031-68848-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68846-1_5
Publication status	Published - 19 Feb 2026

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Jamaica
Energy landscape
Energy transitions
Renewables

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The Intertemporal Analysis of Jamaica’s Energy Landscape in the Industrial Age. / Koon Koon, Randy.
Energia Progresiva: An Intertemporal Analysis of Latin America and the Caribbean's Energy Landscape in the Industrial Age. ed. / Japhet M. Kariuki. 1. ed. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2026. p. 119-135.

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