CREF2016 Partner Solar Head of State installs solar panels at St. Lucia’s Government House

Today, St. Lucia followed the Maldives and the United States to become the third nation to install solar panels on the national executive residence.  The installation was made possible through the generosity of Solar Head of State. This system will allow Government House to partially operate on renewable energy, saving the country hundreds of dollars in electricity costs per month, and is in keeping with the country`s target to increase generation of renewable energy penetration into the grid by 35% by 2020.

Solar Head of State, a Partner of CREF 2016,  is a non-profit association formed by a team of solar energy social entrepreneurs from around the world. They aim to create an aspirational solar leadership club that inspires other leaders to follow suit by installing solar energy on their own executive residence’s and adopting favourable renewable energy policies.

Solar Head of State is partnering with local entrepreneurs for this initiative. As a result of this exposure, these local partners will obtain the relevant skills and knowledge that will enhance their capacity in the installation of solar systems.

Read the full St. Lucia Times article here.