Ralph Birkhoff is a Dutch Canadian and the Co-Founder and CCO for Alquimi Renewables, LLC, a US/Caribbean based company developing infrastructure, utility scale renewable energy, and CEA agricultural projects throughout the Caribbean region. Alquimi develops utility scale public/private sector energy projects primarily in the geothermal, wind, and ocean energy verticals. Mr. Birkhoff manages relationships with major ESG funders, investment institutions, and private equity investors focused on renewable energy, agriculture, and infrastructure development. He has worked in the Caribbean and Latam region for over 40 years and has lived in the region since 2011.

Alquimi, under its subsidiary, Island Growers Caribbean, has developed proprietary climate resilient greenhouse technologies for island regions, which provides a proven solution to drive national food security and reduce food imports. Island Growers continues to expand its farming operations across the region.

Alquimi has had a strategic partnership in place with GeoFrame Energy Partners since 2017 a leading geothermal energy developer. The mission is to develop utility scale PPP based geothermal projects with national governments where existing resources can revolutionize the total transition to clean energy for island nations.

In addition, Mr. Birkhoff has represented Sprung Structures Ltd. for over 30 years. Sprung is a Canadian based engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in rapid deployment, climate resilient prefabricated building solutions across multiple applications.