The BVI Electricity Corporation is implementing an initiative to bring solar energy to more Virgin Islands households, Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer announced during a press conference last Thursday. …
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January 20, 2023
Ground broken for Anegada solar grid
The BVI Electricity Corporation broke ground on a major Anegada solar plant last month after more than two years of delays, but no planning application has been submitted for the …
August 18, 2022
Solar crosswalk signals installed
New solar-powered crosswalk signals being erected in Road Town will help make the capital greener and more pedestrian-friendly, according to Deputy Premier Kye Rymer. “Five sets of the solar-powered crosswalks …
December 23, 2021
Five contracts signed for solar, other works
Government has announced plans to install solar facilities on two primary schools, begin architectural and engineering services for repairs to the Road Town Police Station, and build a car park …
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April 15, 2021
Jost Van Dyke clinic to get solar power
The Recovery and Development Agency recently awarded a $65,500 contract to Amandla Engineering to supply and install a solar facility at the Jost Van Dyke Clinic by the end of …
January 30, 2021
HLSCC gets $50k solar grant
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to install a solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its Learning Resource Centre building, the school announced …
August 18, 2020
Officials cut ribbon on solar tree
Beneath a cloudless sky and bright sun on Monday, government ministers, energy professionals and non-profit leaders cut the ribbon on the territory’s first solar-powered “tree,” which they hope will be …
July 12, 2019
YEP to go solar
The Youth Empowerment Project is set to become the first entity in the Virgin Islands to have an official grid-tie interconnection with the BVI Electricity Corporation, paving the way for …
November 22, 2018
Green energy scores big win
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 15. Long-delayed renewable energy regulations took effect at the start of this month, lifting a major obstacle that had …