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6 FAQs about [Jamaica energy storage policy]
What is Jamaica's energy policy?
Jamaica’s National Energy Policy 2009 – 2030 calls for Jamaica to realize its energy resource potential through the development of renewable energy sources and enhance its international competitiveness, energy security whilst reducing its carbon footprint. This is further emphasized in Goal 3 of that policy.
How is Jamaica's energy future being secured?
Jamaica’s energy future is being secured through Goal 7: Jamaica’s industry structures embracing eco-efficiency for advancing international competitiveness, and moving towards building a green economy.
What are Jamaica's energy projects?
Diversify energy sources by type and geographic location Engage in multilateral, regional and bilateral partnerships and cooperative arrangements that best advance Jamaica’s energy interests Sub-project 1 - Biomass and Biofuels (Ethanol and Biodiesel) Sub-project 2 - Petcoke Cogeneration Sub-project 3 - Waste-to-energy project
Could Jamaica have been able to achieve its goals without oil?
The Government of Jamaica recognized that they could not have achieved their energy efficiency and security goals to the extent noted without decreasing their oil dependency, which decreased from 95 percent (2010) to 71 percent (2017), and is expected to fall further, to approximately 50 percent, by the end of 2019.
Does Jamaica use solar power?
Jamaica has yet to see large-scale development of solar power, with no utility-scale facilities installed to date. However, there are notable solar installations, such as the 1.6-MW rooftop array at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and the combined 500 kW installed across 33 facilities by the Jamaica Broilers Group.
How will Jamaica improve energy resiliency?
The government of Jamaica is implementing the new Electricity Act and issuing an Integrated Resource Plan to improve resiliency as part of ongoing efforts. New cleaner power plants are expected to come online by 2020, replacing old, inefficient, oil-based power plants, thus reducing dependency on foreign oil.