Gov't 'working tirelessly' to deliver on green energy promise - Premier Fahie
Hon Fahie was at the time speaking in a February 13, 2020, statement released via social media where touching on the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017, he said, "The exorbitant cost to restore adequate energy supply to our communities highlights the need for us to create sustainable energy sources using innovative technologies while driving a cleaner environment."
The Premier said that at the time when the Territory’s revenue supply is threatened, alternative energy is a gateway to provide meaningful employment, additional revenue streams and foster citizen participation in building the BVI’s energy sector.
"Our grid must be made more resilient. It is time for alternative sources of energy to be part of the process that drives our economy forward. This was the case that we put to you as we asked for your support 11 months ago," he said.
As such, the Hon Fhaie noted that moves have already been made to fulfil that mandate starting with the BVI Electricity Corporation.
BVIEC took Lead
"Within the first month of your Government’s tenure, BVIEC was mandated to take a leading role in driving the Territory’s transition to Green energy sources. Solar and wind energy are free to us as gifts from God. The BVIEC, within the first month of your Government’s term, launched its Green energy initiative," he said.
The Premier noted that residents wishing to install distributed generation renewable energy were encouraged to either download the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Connection from BVIEC’s website or to obtain hard copy applications at the BVIEC branches.
Citizens have also been encouraged to adopt Green and SMART technology and habits, with the administration under a mandated that all Government infrastructure must also be "Green and SMART," Hon Fahie said.
Anegada self-sufficiency
"As I speak, we are on the way to making Anegada the first island in the Virgin Islands to generate its own electricity. BVIEC is rolling out a project to create a microgrid powered by solar energy using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and battery storage."
He said the microgrid will assist with reducing the number of resources needed to run the energy plant on Anegada and will reduce the need to fuel transports which affects the reliability of electricity supply on the island.
"The Anegada microgrid will provide a solution to that problem and improve the comfort of our people," he assured.
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