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Barbados has ambitions for an electric government fleet
June 28, 2018
The Minister of Energy of Barbados, Wilfred Abrahams, is considering energy efficient options to address the current shortages of public transportation on the island. The Minister suggested the government would look for financial support from both the Inter-American Development Bank and the European Union. “Under our public sector Smart Energy programme we are working with […]
Barbados launches energy modernization programme
February 20, 2018
Barbados has officially launched its energy programme to drive investment towards renewable energy and modern natural gas infrastructure. The project is being funded through a US$34 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Senator Darcy Boyce, Minister of Energy for Barbados, said the programme formed part of the island’s thrust towards becoming one of the […]
EU aids Barbados move toward renewable energy self-sufficiency
January 15, 2018
Barbados is taking strides to transform its economy away from dependence on fossil fuels to renewables and energy efficiency, and a new 3 year program with the EU is providing support in this effort. The European Union sent 1.12 million euros to Barbados and will eventually contribute a total of 3 million euros to aid […]
Solar and electric vehicles projects in Barbados, energy policy expected in coming weeks
November 21, 2017
A $50 million UAE grant program will help fund two new solar projects in Barbados. The first project is a 500 kW ground-mounted solar PV project at the Bowmanston pumping station in St. John. The project will reduce the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) energy consumption by 20% reduce yearly cost by $500,000. The second project […]
Barbados to retrofit 13 government buildings with solar PV
August 21, 2017
The Barbados government is set to begin a $5.5 million solar rooftop project in October. Local developer, Solar Watts Systems, Inc., will retrofit 13 government buildings with solar PV, with the first install at government headquarters. Senator Darcy Boyce, who is the minister for energy, has overseen the agreement, which includes funding from the Inter-American Development […]
Barbados looks to solar energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles for a 100% renewables future
July 27, 2017
The Minister responsible for Energy, Hon. Darcy Boyce suggests that Barbados will achieve 29% annual reduction in electricity consumption through a new LED street light program and retrofitting government buildings with rooftop solar. The street light program will be funded by the IDB and EU to change out nearly 30,000 street lights for energy efficient LED […]
Caribbean sustainable energy coordination expected with new regional organization CCREEE
July 17, 2017
Jamaica is now a signatory to the Agreement establishing the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, CCREEE. Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed the agreement this morning (July 6) ahead of the start of the final day of discussions at the 38th Regular meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM in Grand Anse […]
Barbados government launches $24.6m Smart Energy program
June 27, 2017
On Friday, June 23, the Ministry of Energy and the Barbados Light & Power launched the US$24.6 million Public Sector Smart Energy Programme, which – among many aims designed to reduce electricity consumption and GHGs – will include the changing out of close to 30,000 street lights across the country. The project, funded by the […]
Barbados launches $34m IDB-funded program for natural gas and renewable energy
June 27, 2017
The Barbados government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have signed a US$34 million loan agreement to finance a project to use cleaner fuels and renewable energy in Barbados. Specifically, the program will upgrade natural gas infrastructure and integrate smart energy solutions and renewable energy into the Barbados energy matrix. The Minister of Finance and […]