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BVIPA explores incoporating solar energy into operations
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reporting that discussions have begun to incorporate solar energy into its operations, as part of a strategic effort towards modern, resilient, and environmentally responsible port development.
‘I am disappointed that we're not further along’-Edju En Ka
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Cromwell Smith, also known as 'Edju En Ka', and host of the Umoja radio programme, has expressed disappointment with the slow progress in developing national resilience in the Virgin Islands (VI) against wars and global conflicts.
‘The sun is free...Get on board’ with STEP- Hon Kye M Rymer
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to sign up for the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
Renewable energy for every VI household a necessity- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher has emphasised that renewable energy for every household in the Virgin Islands is not just an option; it is a necessity.
VI committed to transforming electricity infrastructure- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is committed to the transformation of its electric power infrastructure.
21 residents sign contracts for solar system STEP
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The first cohort of residents to be approved under the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP) signed their contracts yesterday, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Solar Technology Energy Programme to launch in 2025- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Solar Technology Energy Programme will officially launch in the Virgin Islands in 2025 when the first solar panels are installed, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
Ground breaks for Nov 2023 expected solar power grid on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, originally slated to be completed by November 2021, is now expected to be completed and commissioned by November 2023.
Time to stop talking about renewable energy & implement it– Hon Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has called on the Government to take more concrete steps at pushing renewable energy in the territory.
Gov’t signs contract for Anegada renewable solar energy
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The Virgin Islands Government has inked an agreement for the Anegada Microgrid project for the introduction of renewable solar energy on Anegada.
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