CUC and CREA welcome revised energy policy
CUC offices on North Sound Road (CNS): The Cayman Renewable Energy Association (CREA) and CUC have welcomed the recent publication and Cabinet''s acceptance of the new National Energy Policy and its target of getting Cayman to a 100% renewable energy supply by 2045. After years of disputes, both parties have offered their support to the
BMR Energy buys 5-MW Cayman Islands solar farm
Built on a rock quarry, the Bodden Town Solar Farm is the Cayman Islands'' only utility-scale solar project. With a total of 21,690 photovoltaic panels, it has been operating since July 2017, producing enough power to meet the demand of 800 households. clean energy as we can for the community and look forward to expanding our Cayman
Cayman & Solar – Road to Renewables
What type of renewable energy is best for the Cayman Islands? We have analysed many different energy source options including solar, wind, thermal, and waste-to-energy. Currently, solar is the most viable renewable energy option for Grand Cayman. Large, utility-scale solar can make the biggest, swiftest gains in
CUC: Solar power only way to reduce fuel factor costs
The Caribbean Utilities Company says large-scale solar projects are the only way to reduce expensive fuel factor costs facing Cayman''s growing population, and it hopes to reduce those costs by 50%
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The Cayman Islands is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels for energy needs. Water, electricity and transport are all reliant on imported oil. In 2014, renewable energy accounted for only 0.9% of electricity generation and 95% of diesel was
Lake Destiny 5MW Solar Farm
The Lake Destiny 5MW Solar Farm is the first utility-scale, commercial solar project in the Cayman Islands. It was completed and commissioned in June 2017 and is located on a 20-acre site in Bodden Town, Grand Cayman. The Farm comprises 21,690 poly-crystalline photovoltaic (solar) modules each with a DC-rated capacity of 305 watts.
OfReg seeks proposals for solar energy value study
OfReg, Cayman''s utility regulator, is commissioning a study on the value of solar energy to the Cayman Islands. The office said in a request for proposal that its regulatory objectives are to
OfReg and CUC to define ''fair price'' on solar
Solar panels on the Tomlinson Furniture Building (Photo courtesy of Affordable Solar Cayman) (CNS): Both the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) and Caribbean Utilities Company have begun separate and independent studies to gather evidence on a price that is fair for solar providers and for customers as the Cayman Islands inches towards a much
National Energy Policy: ''100% renewables by 2045''
100% renewable energy by 2045; 100% of all new vehicle sales and imports will be electric by 2045. The plan also includes more technical policy decisions that are expected to significantly impact the transition to renewable energy, including safeguards to ensure that small businesses participate in solar energy while encouraging innovation:
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Cayman Islands: Energy Country Profile
Cayman Islands: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. What share of the country''s energy consumption comes from solar power? Low-carbon energy can come from nuclear or renewable technologies. How big of a role do renewable
Utility solar needed to avert power crisis, says CUC boss
With the rapid population growth in recent years, the demand for power has surged, but the national energy plan calls for a transition to 70% renewables by 2037, and only 3% of the Cayman Islands'' power currently comes from green sources. However, CUC can no longer invest in diesel generators.
OfReg blames CUC for stifling solar with low CORE rates
Solar panels outside CUC offices (CNS): The utility regulator has approved new rates and capacity brackets to increase the number of people on Grand Cayman taking up renewable energy generation options. OfReg said CUC''s Consumer Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) programme rates have stifled the adoption of green energy in Cayman and have done
Solar-energy retrofitting project begins for housing trust homes
The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency is moving forward with plans to conduct energy-efficiency retrofits and rooftop solar on 10 pre-selected National Housing Development Trust homes.
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National Energy Policy
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government is hoping that by 2045, every new car imported into the Cayman Islands will be an electric vehicle (EV) — part of the proposed new National Energy Policy (NEP), which aims to cut the islands'' greenhouse gas emissions and reduce pollution on the roads. In the long term, all new [] Continue Reading
Solar farms planned as Sister Islands look to renewable future
The aim is to achieve 75% solar generation on Little Cayman and 55% on Cayman Brac. Watson said it was not considered economically feasible at this point to go to 100% on either island.
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Grand Cayman, the largest island, is known for its beach resorts. Cayman Brac is a popular launch point for deep-sea fishing excursions. Little Cayman is the smallest island. The population of the Cayman is 64,948 with the capital being George Town. Cayman has a high solar potential and set a renewable energy mix target of 100% by 2030.
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Energy Snapshot
Energy Snapshot - Cayman Islands Author: Victoria Healey, Laura Beshilas, and Kamyria Coney Subject: This profile provides a snapshot of the energy profile of the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, encompasses 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Created Date: 8/21/2020 3:06:01 PM
OfReg approves new Consumer Renewable Energy Programme
are poised to significantly benefit the solar energy landscape in the Cayman Islands as we move into 2025 and beyond. Nonetheless, CREA recognizes that there is still a considerable amount of work
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UPM green-lights new 2045 target in energy policy
Solar panels on the Cayman Islands Hospital rooftop (CNS): Cabinet has finally approved an updated National Energy Policy more than seven months after the draft was published. In a press release about the decision to accept the revised and more ambitious plan, drafted under Wayne Panton as the sustainability minister, the Cayman Islands Government
SOFAR Solar unveils intelligent energy storage solutions at EESA
SOFAR Solar unveils intelligent energy storage solutions at EESA 2024. By SOFAR Solar. September 6, 2024. LinkedIn Twitter Reddit Facebook Email SOFAR Solar has taken part in the 2024 edition of China''s Energy Storage Expo in Shanghai, showcasing its full range of storage solutions for residential, C&I and utility-scale applications. At the
Cayman Island Solar Farm | BMR Energy
Serves as the country''s only utility-scale solar project, providing renewable energy to the grid''s peak load of 110 MW. Sited on a reclaimed former rock quarry, generating clean energy without impacting undisturbed land.
5MW Solar Farm
The 5 MW Solar Farm is the first commercial solar project in the Cayman Islands. It was completed and commissioned in June 2017 and is located on a 20-acre site in Bodden Town, Grand Cayman. The Farm comprises 21,690 poly-crystalline photovoltaic (solar) modules each with a DC-rated capacity of 305 watts. The facility is connected to CUC''s
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What are the benefits of solar power in the Cayman Islands?
Supplies sufficient power to Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. to serve 1,800 homes in the Cayman Islands. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 7,900 tons of CO2 per year. Serves as the country’s only utility-scale solar project, providing renewable energy to the grid’s peak load of 110 MW.
How can the Cayman Islands build climate resilience?
With a target of 70 percent renewable energy by 2037, the Cayman Islands is seeking to build climate resilience by purchasing clean energy for its electricity supply. The country established its first utility-scale solar project in 2017 through a power purchase agreement with renewable energy generated from the Bodden Town Solar Farm.
Is Cayman the perfect place to harness solar energy?
Significant improvements are being made in the solar energy industry every year and Cayman is the perfect location to harness the power of the sun. Solar energy can be harvested in two ways: solar photovoltaic (PV), which converts sunlight into electricity and solar thermal, which heats water.
What is the first commercial solar project in Cayman?
The 20 acre 5MW Solar Farm located in Bodden Town is the first commercial solar project in Cayman. Completed in 2017, this solar farm was also the first Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Grand Cayman, selling electricity to CUC through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Are solar panels duty-free in Cayman?
However, renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels, are in fact duty-free for residential homeowners. Although Cayman enjoys over 300 days of sunshine, you will need to consider an alternative source of power should there be no sun. One such option is the Tesla Powerwall battery.
Who produces electricity in the Cayman Islands?
Electricity in the Cayman Islands is produced by the Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd, which relies on imported diesel fuels. Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd has 17 diesel units, one gas turbine, and two steam turbines to produce electricity. CUC generating unit boast of 161 MW.