Bermuda

New energy plan proposal for Bermuda, focus on offshore wind farms

October 11, 2018

BE Solar has released its ‘Bermuda Better Energy Plan’ (BBEP), in response to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RAB)’s call for consultation on a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This proposal, which presents itself as a better alternative to the original IRP by electricity utility Belco, is one of eight IRP alternatives that have been […]

Bermuda publishes IRP proposals for public consultation

October 5, 2018

After an initial consultation process for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Bermuda’s future electricity plan, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RAB) has published the eight alternative generation proposals it received. Among the suggested projects are a steam-fired power station using biomass fuel technology, an offshore wind farm, a hydrogen-based steam generation project, and a ship-based LNG […]

Electricity rates under review in Bermuda

September 20, 2018

The Bermudan Regulatory Authority (BRA) will bring in changes to their method for calculating electricity rates after an initial public consultation. The BRA’s new proposal provides “cost-efficiency incentives alongside the traditional rate-of-return model, to promote affordable electricity prices to end users”, according to their official statement. The draft document has entered the public consultation phase. […]

Bermuda’s new solar farm to start operations in 2019

June 20, 2018

Bermuda’s solar project near the airport is expected to begin construction in the late summer/early fall and will start operations in the first trimester of 2019.  This will be the first utility scale solar PV installation in the country, stated the Minister of Transport and  Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban. The project’s main objective is to […]

Developer selected for Bermuda’s 6 MW solar project

June 6, 2018

Government officials in Bermuda have just signed an agreement with project developer, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1 Ltd. to build a 6 MW solar PV project on St. David’s Island, Bermuda. This announcement marks the official commencement of works for the project. While the LF Wade Airport PV project will be built next to the airport, […]

Bermuda Utility Revises Net Metering Program for Solar

September 13, 2016

Bermuda’s net metering program, launched in 2010, is coming to an end after Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) has decided to replace it with an avoided cost compensation scheme. This revision is likely to reduce the level of new residential and commercial PV installations. The current 335 participants will continue to receive the subsidy, […]

Bermuda gets ready for 6-MW solar tender

August 22, 2016

A new solar power facility will be constructed adjacent to the LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda. The Government of Bermuda has issued an open call to pre-qualify companies seeking to take part in the tender for a two-phase project; the first phase will consist of 6 MW of power and the second phase will […]