Belize Energy Unit Tender

The European Union EU recently handed over IT equipment to the Energy Unit in the Ministry for Public Utilities Energy Logistics E-governance MPUELE in Belize to support its modernization process.Mr. Aniceto Rodriguez Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation in Jamaica which also covers Belize presented the equipment to Mr. Jose Urbina Chief Executive Officer of MPUELE. It consists of 45 IT devices valued at approximately 200000 BZD and includes energy meters air and water quality meters GPS solar installation efficiency recorders laptops cameras among others. The gift forms part of the Sustainable Energy Roadmap Programme funded by the 11th European Development Fund.Mr. Rodriguez in handing over the items noted that the Ministrys ongoing modernization is evident in its new office in Belmopan and the capacity building now underway for its expanding staff. The collaborative effort between the Government of Belize and the European Union aims to support the populations access to electricity and the countrys transition to renewable energy sources.The Ministry is collaborating closely with a Technical Assistance funded by the EU to enhance the capacity for energy efficiency renewable technologies and policy planning. The new cutting-edge equipment will allow the Energy Unit to enhance its performance and broaden its reach.