Topic: solar
Premier: Reducing energy prices key to cost-of-living challenge
Government is seeking to tackle high energy costs as part of a broader effort to ease mounting cost-of-living pressures in Cayman.
Premier André Ebanks, speaking...
Six-mile solar canopy could help supply Cayman’s energy needs
Adding a solar canopy over a bike lane alongside the extended East–West Arterial highway would help solve Cayman’s energy problems and magnify the benefits of the road, according to analysis from environmental engineers.
Energy regulator scraps fossil fuel plan in out-of-court settlement
Energy regulators are rethinking a decision to commission a massive new investment in fossil fuels amid pressure to accelerate Grand Cayman’s switch to solar power.
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.
Mystery power company aiming to invest $180 million in Cayman
A potential new Cayman Islands power company is advertising for local partners in a company that aims to invest up to $180 million on the islands over the next five years.
Power bills are soaring – here’s why
Residents across Cayman were left shocked by last month's power bills, the latest in a round of crippling cost-of-living challenges, but CUC and OfReg insist high temperatures not high profits are to blame for storing bills.
Issues 2023: Ten top themes to watch over the year ahead
Cayman Compass issues editor James Whittaker looks at some of the key challenges, themes and opportunities facing the islands in the year ahead.
Solar power auction proceeding without government involvement
Plans for a new utility-scale solar farm are moving forward with OfReg insisting it cannot wait for government to pass the legislation and policy framework required to support its recently-announced intention to co-own renewable power plants.
Here comes the sun: CUC reveals ambition for six solar farms
Caribbean Utilities Company hopes to build as many as six major solar farms in an effort to slash Cayman’s carbon emissions, meet renewable energy targets and cut the cost of electricity.
Solar entrepreneur takes key energy role
Renewable energy entrepreneur James Whittaker aims to accelerate Cayman’s conversion to green power, after being appointed chair of the National Energy Council.
CUC pushing for utility-scale solar energy
Renewables in the form of large-scale solar plants should be at the centre of Cayman's energy mix of the future, according to electricity provider Caribbean Utilities Company.
Renewable energy: Government reallocates CORE capacity to residential market
Five months after the popular Consumer Owned Renewable Energy programme, or CORE, was shut down to new customers in December 2019 because it was...
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.
Solar panels set up on George Town car park
A solar array recently installed on the roof of the Harbour Place car park in George Town will be able to generate 355 megawatts, equal to an annual reduction of 235 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Cayman solar company powering Bahamas relief effort
A Cayman Islands renewable energy company has been working in the Bahamas to provide emergency power to field hospitals in remote areas.
Solar carport planned for government centre
A new carport topped with solar panels will soon be supplying a portion of the power used by the Government Administration Building in George Town.
CUC, OfReg plan major changes for consumers, renewable energy program
Seeking to diffuse peak power demands, the Caribbean Utilities Company will make major changes, starting this month, to its renewable energy program ahead of a report about allocating resources during the next 30 years.
CUC releases first earnings report on solar energy
For the first time, the Caribbean Utilities Company has listed renewable energy in its public financial statements, accounting for nearly $350,000 in September.
Solar usage could force CUC to accelerate new billing scheme
Caribbean Utilities Company’s new demand billing scheme could be offset by private solar installations, forcing the utility to move consumers instantly to its new rate structure to prevent damaging the company though “demand destruction.”
OfReg to analyze 6-year contracting process for Cayman’s first solar plant
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office will be conducting a "rigorous" analysis of the process that led to the contract for Cayman’s first commercial-scale renewable energy plant.
Ocean power moves a step closer in Cayman
Plans for a floating power plant that will harness solar energy stored in Cayman’s coastal waters are moving forward following the completion of an environmental impact study.
CUC suspends CORE renewable energy program
The Caribbean Utilities Company has suspended its private power-generation program for residential and business customers.
Cayman to host transitional energy conference
Ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau and entrepreneur Richard Branson will be the keynote speakers at the Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference at the Kimpton Seafire Resort in May.
How to cut electricity costs
To replace a 40-megawatt diesel generator, you must have an equivalent, reliable amount of sustainable generation that produces 40 megawatts of power continuously for many, many years. That is when costs for electricity will come down.
Energy report seeks 70 percent renewables in 20 years
A proposed national energy policy, released by government this week, seeks to have 70 percent of all Cayman’s energy generated by renewable sources in 20 years, and moving toward 100 percent sooner if possible.
CUC weighs options for Cayman’s energy future
The Caribbean Utilities Company expects to need up to another 60 megawatts of power in the next 30 years, well more than the 100 MW it produces now, representatives of the utility company said this week.
CUC to update public on renewable energy planning
As part of the Caribbean Utilities Company’s study of renewable energy options for Cayman, the company will host a second round of workshops Wednesday to update the public and industry watchers on its progress.
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.
Cayman’s first solar farm breaks ground in Bodden Town
Entropy Cayman Solar broke ground Monday on Cayman’s first solar farm, scheduled for an October commissioning, supplying 5 megawatts of electricity to the Caribbean Utilities Company and the national grid.
Groundbreaking set for solar farm
Groundbreaking will take place Monday for Cayman’s first solar farm, which will begin generating power in October.
Cap lifted, prices lowered on renewable energy program
Caribbean Utilities Company has raised the cap on its program that allows individuals to produce their own renewable energy, but has lowered the price it pays for the power.
Solar farm groundbreaking set for February
Groundbreaking for Cayman’s first solar farm and non-Caribbean Utilities Company utility-scale power plant will take place next month, launching a long-awaited move to renewable energy.
Oil, solar contribute to decrease in CUC power bills
Caribbean Utilities Company announced on Tuesday a continuing decline in electricity prices – and consumer bills – as the price of oil falls on...
