Amid growing concerns about rising temperatures on the island, Solar Dynamics Ltd., a long-established renewable energy company in Barbados, has introduced a cost-effective solution to combat the sweltering heat: solar-powered air conditioning units. Known for its innovative solar water heating systems since 1974, Solar Dynamics continues to expand its portfolio with these new sustainable cooling...
CARICOM member states have made significant strides in their renewable energy (RE) efforts, achieving a commendable 12% RE electricity penetration by 2022. This progress, while falling short of the original goal of 27%, marks a crucial step in the region's energy transition towards sustainability. This milestone was highlighted during a webinar hosted by The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and...
Barbados is set to launch its inaugural Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, a significant step towards enhancing the country's renewable energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to bolster the electricity grid and facilitate the connection of previously stalled solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Ministry of Energy and Business is spearheading a three-day Procurement Design Workshop,...
Barbados is set to realize its vision of a sustainable energy future with the finalization of plans to construct a 60 MW portfolio of community solar gardens. The project, spanning 50 sites across the island-state, is a significant step towards achieving the goal of powering Barbados with 100% renewables by 2030, supplementing the existing 30 MW solar portfolio. German-based Jurchen Technology,...
Francesco La Camera, the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), believes that the Caribbean holds significant potential for a large-scale offshore wind farm project. La Camera highlighted the agency's request to develop an idea for offshore wind projects in the region, emphasizing the immense opportunities available, including solar energy and agri-food...
Caribbean resorts and businesses have long struggled with expensive energy costs. However, as the region experiences a surge in hotel construction and investment, there is an increasing demand for sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. One company that is revolutionizing the Caribbean's clean energy landscape is E-Finity Distributed Generation. E-Finity, a trailblazer in...