Montserrat - New Energy Events

Montserrat officially begins the first phase of construction for the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project
June 29, 2022
Montserrat broke ground on the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project, financed with a US$36 million in grant funding by the UK aid through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, and US$9.2 million from the Montserrat government. The new port will increase accessibility and improve trade opportunities for […]
Montserrat seeks funding beyond their current budget allocations in order to reach its 2030 renewable goals
June 15, 2022
A report commissioned by Montserrat’s Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour, and Energy (MCWLE) stated that for the island nation to meet its 2030 goal of 100% renewables, it would require funding beyond the current budget allocations. Source: MenaFM
Montserrat port development project open for procurement
February 24, 2020
The Montserrat Port Development Project has advanced to the procurement process phase, as contractors are now invited to pre-qualify for the design-build contract for the Phase 1 Development. Project Manager of the Montserrat Port Development Project, Dion Weekes said the Project has satisfied the conditions set by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance to […]
Montserrat 250 KW solar PV plant enters into commission, geothermal also moving forward
May 13, 2019
Montserrat inaugurated a major solar PV project, with the Premier saying the island would continue to develop both solar PV and geothermal energy projects. The 250KW solar PV plant has entered into commission, and will deliver 10% of Montserrat’s load demand. Montserrat Premier Romeo also emphasised the country’s goals for geothermal energy development, saying “on […]
Montserrat announces first utility-scale solar project
April 30, 2019
Today, the Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) and Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) officially announce the first utility-scale renewable energy project – a rooftop solar project built across several structures in Brades, located on the north side of Montserrat. The solar photovoltaic (PV) project is the first phase of two planned renewable energy […]
Montserrat and St. Lucia to take part in renewable energy expertise sharing platform
November 22, 2018
The UK-based Institute for Environmental Analytics recently announced its plans to share and develop its renewable energy analytics and satellite weather data platform (RE-SAT) to six island states, including two in the Caribbean. Montserrat and St. Lucia, as well as four other island states in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, will be able to use […]
Geothermal project in Montserrat secures funding for next phase
November 1, 2018
The United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) will source the funding for specialist and technical expertise for the ongoing geothermal project on the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Montserrat, part of the Leeward Islands, is known for its volcanic activity, a resource it has turned to its advantage through the development of this geothermal […]
Montserrat advances port development project
August 28, 2018
Monserrat has embarked on the final step of the procurement process for a £21 million port development project. The Ministry of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour held a tender meeting for the five shortlisted companies who are bidding to supervise and provide and technical consultancy. Four companies attended the meeting, including IMC Worldwide Ltd (UK); Stantech […]
Monserrat to resume geothermal drilling in February
January 24, 2018
After an internal mud collapse stalled drilling of the third geothermal well for several months, Monserrat officials expect drilling to resume within no more than a few weeks. Monserrat plans to use geothermal as a primary baseload resource for the island, with solar PV to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2020. Diesel generators will be […]