031: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Innovation for Small Island Nations – James Ellsmoor
James Ellsmoor, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, specializes in renewable energy and entrepreneurship in small island nations. He explores unique challenges and solutions for sustainable development across diverse regions like Jamaica, emphasizing local entrepreneurship’s pivotal role in global influence and sustainability.
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
- How important is renewable energy to these small island nations, and for all of us for that matter
- What are smart grids?
- How can we use new technology?
- New-style greenhouses that withstand hurricanes
- The disappearance of small islands in the South Pacific and the difference between an Atoll and an island
- What are the parallels, similarities and economy between the Caribbean the South Pacific?
BOOKS WE DISCUSS:
- ‘The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling The Pacific’ by Paul Theroux
- ‘Krik? Krak!’ by Edwidge Danticat
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CONCLUSION
On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. James Ellsmoor is no exception. His fascination with the island communities will play out well in the long run, make sure you listen in to find out what’s being done to save these small island nations. Don’t let this episode slip through your hands. Listen and listen. Share this podcast with your colleagues! They will love you forever!
About The Host, Mikkel Thorup
Mikkel Thorup; the host of The Expat Money Show, has 20+ years in continual travel around the world, visiting more than 100 countries including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe and Iran.
His goal now is to help Expats just like you to generate additional streams of income, eliminate your tax bill, and take advantage of offshore structures so you can travel the world freely and never have to worry about money again.
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