New energy batteries settled in the Bahamas

How will a new energy system affect the Bahamas?

Comprehensive upgrades to our country’s transmission and distribution infrastructure, and switching from heavy and diesel fuels to solar power and natural gas, will create new efficiencies and reduce the price of electricity in The Bahamas. But it won’t happen overnight – it will take time to upgrade our grid and to integrate cleaner energy.

How does a comprehensive energy policy work in the Bahamas?

Our comprehensive energy policies work together to modernize our system and bring electricity prices down in The Bahamas. 70MW of solar power and 35MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems will be integrated into the existing grid.

Will the Bahamas build utility-scale solar power?

For the first time, The Bahamas is on the path to building utility-scale solar power across our islands. Large photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays will capture the energy from the sun and send it to our country’s electricity grid. What steps are required as The Bahamas moves forward with utility-scale solar power, and what are the costs?

How does solar power work in the Bahamas?

Large photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays will capture the energy from the sun and send it to our country’s electricity grid. What steps are required as The Bahamas moves forward with utility-scale solar power, and what are the costs? Island-by-island planning. Every one of our inhabited islands is different, and requires a unique set of solutions.

Why is electricity so expensive in Bahama?

Electricity is too expensive. For Bahamian families and businesses, electricity bills are a major expense, adding to the high cost of living and high cost of doing business. Power outages are too frequent, and affect the quality of life and the ability of businesses to compete. Our energy infrastructure is old and failing.

What is the new energy era in the Bahamas?

Island Hop into the New Energy Era! As The Bahamas charts a path toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future, each island plays a pivotal role in the transformation. This segment explores the exciting new projects on key islands, showcasing how cutting-edge technology will drive reliability and sustainability.