KRALENDIJK – Last week, the Collaborative Utility Conference Bonaire (CUCB), organized by Water and Energy Company Bonaire (WEB), took place on Bonaire. 

The event brought together over 75 experts, solution providers, and regulatory authorities from Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, Saba, and the Netherlands to discuss the future of utilities. 

Topics discussed during the event included water management, climate change, water cycles, sustainable energy, with a focus on hybrid, solar, wind, and battery technologies, as well as EU funding opportunities and the opportunities for electric vehicles on the island. 

The day concluded with a documentary celebrating the 60th anniversary of WEB. 

Keynote speakers 

Important speakers to the conference included Hein Pieper, Joanne Balentien-Nicastia, Gerrit Scharrenberg, Hans Staring, Robert Emerenciana, Arthur Janga, Mildred Schwengle, Edison Rijna, Roland Ferwerda, and Quinto di Ferdinando. 

WEB is satisfied with the outcome of the conference, acknowledging everyone who provided valuable input.