TOSL Engineering Limited's Low Carbon District Cooling project has won the Project of the Year 2025 in the Latin American region from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
This project showcases a strategic focus on energy efficiency and cutting-edge, environmentally friendly technologies, designed specifically for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The project was also recently featured at the Innovation and Technology Challenge at the T&T Energy Conference hosted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago in February 2025.
At the Innovation and Technology Challenge, the project was presented by Dave Ramnarine, Team Lead Chemical Process and Asset Integrity Solutions, TOSL Engineering Limited.
According to TOSL “By implementing energy-efficient cooling systems in Trinidad and Tobago, the high electricity demands typically associated with air conditioning in tropical regions can be reduced by up to 20%. This directly lowers the demand for electricity generation, which is critical in regions where energy resources are limited, and such efficiency supports national energy-saving goals and aligns with sustainability priorities.
Additionally, by centralizing cooling and reducing electricity usage, the project reduces the strain and cyclic loads on electrical grids and supports a more balanced and stable electricity distribution. In Trinidad & Tobago, this will allow gas to be allocated more to other income-generating sectors.
This innovation will have a direct impact on the high energy consumption and environmental effect of conventional cooling systems in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Trinidad and Tobago, while also reducing the use of ozone depleting refrigerants. Traditional cooling systems are energy-intensive, leading to high electricity costs.
To view the presentation of the project from the T&T Energy Conference, see the link below: