Grenlec executes EC$6.4million agreement to increase solar
Grenlec recently finalized a contract for 13 solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy installations, totaling 937 kW of capacity at an aggregate capital cost of more than EC$6.4 million. These
Grenada utility signs EC$6.4 million agreement to increase solar
11 Nov 15 - Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (Grenlec) recently finalised a contract for 937kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy spread over 13 sites at an aggregate capital cost of
The future is bright for renewable energy in Grenada
Electric Solar Vehicle, Charging Station and Solar Car Park, Grand Anse Headquarters Grenlec is assessing the purchase of electric vehicles and strategically located charging stations. Over its
Belectric and First Solar connect 46MW Oxfordshire
Belectric UK and First Solar have connected one of the UK''s largest solar farms in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The 46MW solar development is anticipated to generate approximately 45,000,000kWh of energy, negating the
Grenlec Awarded Best Distributed Generation Project at Caribbean
Grenlec was awarded the "Best Distributed Generation Project" award for its recent multi-site solar photovoltaic installations in Grenada. The award was one of seven new Caribbean
6 FAQs about [Grenada belectric solar]
Does Grenada have solar power?
Solar photovoltaics (PV) have high potential on Grenada because the country’s global horizontal irradiation exceeds 5 kWh/square meters per day. A 2- to 4-MW PV installation is planned, but no utility-scale solar plants are currently in operation.
How much does solar cost in Grenada?
According to data from 2014, the costs of utility-scale solar in Grenada are estimated to be between $0.21/kWh and $0.44/kWh; wind costs are estimated to be between $0.05/kWh and $0.20/kWh.
Does Grenada get electricity from diesel?
(Picture: Martin Falbisoner) With abundant sunshine and three active volcanoes, the Caribbean islands that make up Grenada are perfect for solar and geothermal power. Yet, despite the government’s concern about climate change, they get nearly all their electricity from expensive and polluting diesel.
Should Grenlec invest in renewables?
In this monopolistic system, Grenlec would have to drive any large-scale transition to renewables. This transition did not take place. Grenada achieved barely a tenth of its target to get 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2020. The government blames the 1994 deal which it says gave Grenlec no incentive to invest in renewables.
Why are Grenlec solar panels so expensive?
Grenlec also said that their fees are increasing because of the rise in the cost of fuel. As solar power costs dropped, rooftop panels could have been a cheap and clean alternative for Grenadians. But they had to get a licence from Grenlec and sell any excess electricity to them, or face up to six months in prison.
Why did Grenlec have a 'net metering' scheme?
The number of licences available was limited – to avoid overloading the grid at particular locations, according to WRB. Originally, surplus electricity from rooftop solar was sold to Grenlec through a “net metering” scheme, with a ten-year fixed price of $0.17 per kWh. But, Blanchard said, this was “very costly to the company”.