Topic: solar energy
World Bank: Wind, wave, sun power key to cheaper energy
The Caribbean director for the World Bank has called for more use of alternative power to drive energy costs down, along with faster adoption of new digital technologies.
Bermuda eyes developers for first offshore wind energy project
As it continues to innovate and diversify its renewable energy mix, the success of Bermuda’s wind energy project, which is expected to be operational by 2030, could well influence Cayman’s own renewable energy journey.
CUC boss predicts renewable switch will slash bills within 5 years
Homes and businesses can expect up to $40 million in cost savings annually as the Cayman Islands begins its transition to renewable energy over the next few years, utilities boss Richard Hew has claimed.
Here comes the sun? Cayman to go fully solar within 20 years
Cayman’s ambitious new energy policy seeks to get rid of fossil fuels and petrol-powered cars within a generation, transforming the island to 100% clean energy and electric vehicles.
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% in the next six years.
‘Sustainable UCCI’ installing solar panels
The University College of the Cayman Islands has taken a step closer to becoming a sustainable campus as its rooftops are being covered in solar panels.
Cayman aims for 100% green energy by 2050
The Cayman Islands should meet all of its electricity demands from renewable sources by 2050, according to an ambitious new draft of the National Energy Plan.
More green energy producers can apply to sell to grid
More Cayman property owners who are generating renewable energy can apply to sell their excess power back to the grid thanks to a recent capacity upgrade.
Green experts call for legal right to at-home solar systems
Renewables experts have asked the government to allow Cayman residents to install solar and battery energy storage systems at their homes or businesses without prior permission.
Solar-powered container farm faces regulatory hurdles
Plans for a solar-powered container farm that would sell excess energy back to the grid cannot be approved in the Cayman Islands as currently envisaged, regulators have said.
CUC, OfReg reviewing solar programmes
The Caribbean Utilities Company and industry regulator OfReg have launched two separate studies to determine what is a fair price for solar providers and customers.
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.
Berger: Could Puerto Rico be a model for energy independence?
As Puerto Rico emerges from the darkness, its uneven recovery is shining a light on a challenge that will shape the future of electricity across the United States.
Solar farm testing: ‘Here comes the sun’
The long-awaited opening of Cayman’s first utility-scale solar electricity operation and non-Caribbean Utilities Company power source will take place June 20.
EDITORIAL – Cayman’s quest for renewable energy sources
Last week, Cayman took important steps on its journey to integrate renewable energy into our current fossil-fuel-only model.
Groundbreaking set for solar farm
Groundbreaking will take place Monday for Cayman’s first solar farm, which will begin generating power in October.
Bankrupt bank’s offices for sale
The Caledonian building and solar car park in George Town has gone on the market as its liquidators attempt to recover some cash from the defunct company to pay off its creditors.
Connolly: Cayman could go 100 percent renewable
Independent legislator Winston Connolly is calling on government to establish a national energy policy that sets a target of 100 percent renewables by 2035.
