Topic: James Whittaker
Cayman issues historic tender for utility-scale solar project
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office has launched the largest utility-scale solar and battery storage project in Cayman's history.
Solar power study released after lengthy open records push
Following years of pressure, a report by the utility watchdog OfReg recommending how much customers should be paid for generating solar power for national use has been released.
Rate hike for solar panel owners adding to power grid
Utilities watchdog OfReg has approved an increase in how much owners of renewable energy systems are paid to add power to CUC's grid, following what the regulator described as "lacklustre" demand for the existing programme.
The power struggle for Cayman’s energy future
A behind-the-scenes power struggle is being waged over the future of Cayman’s energy supply. As policymakers finalise the road map to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, stark divisions remain over how that switch takes place – and who gets to be involved.
Clean-energy advocates voice concern over natural gas
Caribbean Utility Company’s latest moves towards using natural gas as part of its energy production have sparked concerns over fuel cost, sustainability and required infrastructure.
Bank financing agreement targets ‘solar for all’
A new scheme will offer bank financing for rooftop solar installations in an effort to accelerate Cayman’s renewable energy drive.
Reflections on Cayman Documentary Festival
For fans of documentary films, the Cayman Documentary Festival – which ran from 16-21 March – was a excellent opportunity to watch award-winning productions...
Cayman Documentary Festival: ‘Living on the Margins’
The first Cayman Documentary Festival, happening from 16-21 March, covers subjects from the environment and crypto-currency to an extraordinary music festival from yesteryear and...
Sunny side up: Hi-tech solutions for powering homes
As Tropical Storm Grace lashed Grand Cayman on 18 Aug., electricity across the island went out, leaving most residents to sit out the strong winds and rain in homes with no lights and no air conditioning. But at a handful of homes, when the CUC power blinked off, Tesla Powerwall batteries snapped into action in a fraction of a second.
Uncertainty swirls over OfReg’s CORE commitment
Uncertainty remains over the extent to which Consumer Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) will play in Cayman’s National Energy Policy’s 2030 target, which calls for 70 percent of the country’s power to be provided through renewable energy.
21 people in 2021: James Whittaker
James Whittaker is one of the 21 people who can help make Cayman more sustainable in 2021.
Sun sets on subsidised solar
The Caribbean Utilities Company has halted its residential renewable energy programme, which allowed customers to sell solar-generated energy back to the power company at a subsidised rate.
Cayman company brings renewable energy to Antigua
A Cayman Islands solar company has signed a US$20 million deal to bring renewable energy to a small Caribbean island. The catch is, it’s not Grand Cayman.
Take care in naming suspects
Freedom of the press is the bedrock of democracy and must be jealously guarded at all expense.
CUC suspends CORE renewable energy program
The Caribbean Utilities Company has suspended its private power-generation program for residential and business customers.
CUC set to announce new billing program by end of April
The Caribbean Utilities Company this month will announce a new system of costs called “demand billing,” charging customers according to their highest electricity consumption every month.
