Jamaica Rebuilding Solar
Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT), a government agency in Jamaica, has announced the launch of the Solar Panel Home Grant program. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and prom... - Download [PDF]
Jamaica Launches Solar Panel Home Grant for Public Sector …
Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT), a government agency in Jamaica, has announced the launch of the Solar Panel Home Grant program. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and prom...
Suntec® Solar Jamaica
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Wisynco weighing energy investment in solar or LNG
Beverage maker and distributor Wisynco Group will decide in six months whether to invest more in solar or develop a liquefied natural gas power plant. An internal study will determine the cost and the benefit of each energy source. "We are looking at six months to know the finding, whether to go solar or LNG," said Wisynco CEO Andrew …
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with powerful winds and torrential …
At 8 p.m. ET, the center of Hurricane Beryl was just offshore of the southwest part of Jamaica, about 100 miles west of Kingston, with maximum winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurriane ...
Jamaica to Increase Renewables Target to 50% – PM …
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that Jamaica will officially increase its target for use of renewable energy to 50 percent. The previous target of 30% renewables was set as policy by …
JPS to develop three renewable energy plants
It has put out tenders seeking engineering and construction proposals for three plants: a 115 MW solar PV plant; a 171.5 MW BESS, or battery energy storage …
J''can helping to rebuild war-torn Ukraine
As Ukraine continues its battle with Russia to preserve its territory, a Jamaican is among the scores of people on the ground who are helping to rebuild that war-torn country''s infrastructure. Major Phillip Green leads a team of 20 people who are...
Solar on track for another record year — report
6 · PARIS, France (AFP) — The solar industry is due to grow by nearly a third in 2024, beating forecasts as it adds 593 gigawatts of additional capacity, the majority of them in China, according to ...
FosRich targeting solar energy
FosRich Group has plans to make even greater inroads in the energy sector as it aims to offer more solar energy solutions to the Jamaican market. "At FosRich we have definitely decided that the ...
Senate approves tax credit for householders with solar systems
OPPOSITION senators on Friday joined Government colleagues in giving the nod to the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024 which will incentivise individuals who install solar systems at their primary ...
SOARING WITH SOLAR
UK team leads successful drive to introduce revolutionary US$60-m renewable energy project to Jamaica Jamaica's quest to achieve 50 per cent of its electricity from renewables by 2030 is ...
Reduce your JPS bill…plug into solar for backup
Industry data now show utility-level solar costing between US$29 and US$96 per megawatt-hour (MWh) when compared to US$39 – US$101 per MWh for natural gas.
Push for more businesses to adopt solar resilient ...
Through the implementation of its Strengthening Energy Sector Resilience in Jamaica programme (SESR-Jamaica), the body has helped in the adoption of …
Solar go kartin'' the way it ought to be
The seventh annual Solar GoKart Challenge was held Monday, April 22, at Bristol Motor Speedway, the World''s Fastest Half Mile. Four high school programs participated, but a longtime coach and ...
Solar Energy in Jamaica – Questions and Answers
Top Best Solar Company in Jamaica NEW by: Anonymous One of Jamaica Kingston''s top solar businesses is Premier Energy Solution. Numerous solar energy items and renewable resources are covered. Products for alternative energy use from Premier Energy Solution include solar panels, solar water heaters, lithium …
Editorial | Rebuilding inner cities
While Prime Minister Andrew Holness'' reiteration of his government''s intention to rebuild Jamaica''s town is appreciated, the administration must be clear of its priorities in this urban renewal plan. Rehabilitating or sprucing up town centres and their associated infrastructure may be important, but that mustn''t deflect from, or be at ...
JPS president talks rebuilding network with St ...
ONE week into the job, the new Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and CEO Hugh Grant has declared the rebuilding of sections of the St Elizabeth network as necessary — a scope far ...
A call for enhanced solar energy adoption
Solar energy reduces monthly electricity bills and, in many cases, can eliminate them altogether. By providing better incentives for solar adoption, the Government can make these systems more ...
Prime Minister Holness Announces Revised First Step Housing …
"As of July 1, 2024, NHT contributors will now be able to access a new loan product, the Smart Energy Home Improvement Loan, to outfit their dwellings with any combination of; solar panels and batteries, solar water heaters, solar insulation, other renewable energy technology, windmills, hydropower, and biomass, rainwater harvesting and ...
30 institutions to benefit under schools energy efficiency and solar ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica College and José Martí Technical High School are poised to benefit from the two largest solar systems being provided under the Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar ...
Official Launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative || August 5, 2024
=====Don''t forget to like, share and subscribe.The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its prog...
Jamaica to boost its energy industry with renewables
The island''s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan includes adding 1260 MW of wind and solar, and 74 MW of hydro, biomass, or waste energy by the year 2037.
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Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is inviting applications for engineering, procurement and construction services of a 115 MW utility-scale solar plant, 171.5 MWh battery energy storage ...
Jamaica on Track to Achieve 30 Per Cent Energy from …
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is on track to achieve 30 per cent of its electricity from renewables within two years. This will surpass the target in the National Energy …
NHT Launches Solar Grants for Public Sector Pensioners
The National Housing Trust (NHT) in Jamaica has launched the Solar Panel Home Grant, offering up to $1.5 million to public sector pensioners for installing solar panels. This initiative aims to boost energy efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support sustainable living while enhancing retirees'' quality of life.
CB propels to top spot in green energy with new solar …
Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested millions in the development of four solar photovoltaic (solar PV) power plants for its farms across the island, through a deal struck with newbie...
Ground-breaking solar pilot project sets the pace for a more …
This has been posted with permission from the Strengthening Energy Sector Resilience in Jamaica project.. White Marl, St. Catherine, April 11, 2024 – Today marked a momentous occasion as stakeholders gathered at LASCO Distributors Ltd. to celebrate the successful completion of the UWI/LASCO Solar Pilot Project, which …
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with powerful winds …
At 8 p.m. ET, the center of Hurricane Beryl was just offshore of the southwest part of Jamaica, about 100 miles west of Kingston, with maximum winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurriane ...
Solar-powered cooling systems for dairy farmers
Jamaica advances to women''s 4x400m relay final. Hospitalisation of sports minister Olivia Grange confirmed. Broadbell mines bronze in 110m hurdles final. ... In a move to reduce energy costs, the Government will soon commence distributing solar-powered cooling systems to dairy farmers, according to Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green.
Editorial | Understanding solar energy
At least 89 per cent of Jamaica''s energy is currently derived from petroleum-based fuels. But the island has an abundance of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydro and biomass. Even with some notable investments in wind turbines and solar technology, these resources have barely been touched.
Editorial | Understanding solar energy
At least 89 per cent of Jamaica''s energy is currently derived from petroleum-based fuels. But the island has an abundance of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydro and biomass. Even with …
Agro-processors start to rebuild and recover
Travellers from several Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, will no longer be able to visit Thailand visa free effective December 1, 2024.