Cartwright Farrel is a co-principal at Global Engineering Consultancy Services Ltd. (GECS). He is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer by training and he has practiced for over 33 years most of which he spent in the power utility business at various levels. Contributions include leadership roles in Geothermal energy discussions in both islands, wind energy discussions in St. Kitts, the realization of the 2.2 MW wind farm in Nevis and the realization of the 500kW solar farm at the ECCB roundabout in St.Kitts.
He served as Engineer Manager, T&D Manager, Planning Manager, Generation Engineer, General Manager in Nevis Electricity Department and NEVLEC and Chief Executive Officer in SKELEC.
He co-founded GECS as a top-tier energy consulting and engineering company that serves clients in both islands. GECS has installed over 700kW of traditional generation, over 400kW of solar PV and 300kW of storage some of which while partnering with SVG Solartech. GECS has done project management, design, & consulting on a number of large projects in the Federation.
Cartwright Farrell holds an MBA in Management from Manchester Business School. He continues to contribute to the furtherance of energy practices in the two islands especially in Renewable Energy.
While GECS is a company of experienced energy engineers and practitioners theyre are also seeking to advance modern technologies and practices in their operations.