Is Barbados a leader in solar energy?

Continue reading → Barbados continues to maintain a leadership position in solar energy within the Caribbean. Building on a successful Renewable Energy Rider program which has seen 9MW of distributed solar PV installed, the electricity market has finally opened up to independent power producers (IPPs) to develop utility scale solar projects.

Do Barbadians use solar energy?

Approximately 50% of all households in Barbados have 50,000 installations of solar energy systems. This awareness and usage of solar energy have increased due to the significant decrease in costs over the past few years.

Does Barbados use solar panels?

Solar panels are seen more and more frequently across Barbados. Similar to the ubiquitous solar water heater on Barbadian rooftops, the Government of Barbados is fully committed to the idea of renewable energy and solar PV, thereby preparing the country for even more substantial growth in this sector.

What is the installed solar PV capacity in Barbados?

The total installed solar PV capacity in Barbados is about 22MW (12MW RER + 10MW utility).

Should you buy a solar PV system in Barbados?

One of the biggest, if not the biggest hurdle to further solar PV penetration in Barbados is the upfront cost of a system. When you think about the fact that the cost is essentially the prepayment of 25-30 years worth of electricity it makes sense that the price is “high”. If you could purchase a Continue reading →

Who provides electricity in Barbados?

Electricity in Barbados is entirely supplied by the Barbados Light and Power Company (BL&P). They operate the thermal generation, transmission, and distribution systems on the island.