Energy Storage

PV + storage on St. Eustatius will meet 23% of power demand

May 27, 2016

PV Magazine recently published an article about Germany-based SMA Solar Technology‘s recently completed PV + storage project on the Dutch island of St. Eustatius. The system will generate 23% of the island’s 13.5 GWh annual electricity demand, cutting diesel use by 800,000 liters annually.  “The project fully integrates three different energy sources on a large scale […]

Aruba: storage top obstacle for progress on renewables

May 9, 2016

Aruba’s Prime Minister, Mike Eman, told climate wire that the nation will source half of its energy from renewable sources by the end of this year. In order to achieve its target of 100% renewables by 2020, Aruba  will face the challenge of constant energy flows from PV and wind sources. “When you have a […]

Saft provides lithium-ion batteries for Puerto Rican solar plant

March 18, 2016

Saft will provide energy storage for a 10 MW PV facility in Puerto Rico. The 20P lithium-ion batteries will allow the facility to store energy produced during the day, when energy demand is lower, and distribute it in the evening during peak-demand times. Saft business development manager Jim McDowall said: “In remote locations and islands, […]

3mw solar system at Antiguan airport includes energy storage system

March 3, 2016

The recently inaugurated 3MW solar system at the Antiguan airport includes an energy storage system. Meeco is the UK-based company that installed the energy storage system, called sun2safe. The system will allow for energy harnessed during the day to be stored and used during the evening.

Dominica Awarded EU Funding for Solar Project

August 21, 2015

A 125 KW solar system will be installed in the Kalinago Territory of Dominica this year. It is scheduled to go live at the end of September 2015. The $400,000 system is funded by the European Union through the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (5cs). The project will be managed by DCH Energy GMBH of Germany and local residents […]

Energy Storage Front & Center in the Caribbean – and at CREF 2015

July 2, 2015

Energy storage is a critical component of grid stability as renewables proliferate region-wide. Reflecting the significance for the Caribbean, CREF organizers are excited to welcome back a strong turnout from the storage industry from S&C and Saft, to AES, Ambri and Ice Energy.