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.

Why is LNG bringing to the Bahamas?

Partners include: LNG is being implemented for efficient generation in New Providence. To reduce the overall energy cost to the consumer, improve the efficiency of the generation assets, and reduce environmental impacts, LNG is being brought to The Bahamas as an alternative to HFO and ADO. Partners include: Cross Project Partnerships:

What does a new energy deal mean for the Bahamas?

The signing, announced by Prime Minister Philip Davis on March 20, is part of a broader effort to create a cleaner, more stable, and more affordable energy future for The Bahamas.

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.

What is the new energy era in the Bahamas?

It’s a New Energy Era in The Bahamas. our electricity sector requires comprehensive reform. Lowering prices, and ensuring fair prices, for Bahamian homes and businesses. Increasing the reliability of our electricity supply. Increasing hurricane resilience during this new climate era.