dominican republic| nov-16 | renewable energy project in antigua and barbuda
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
Renewable Energy and GEF Small Grants Programme
Presenter: MSc. Ing. Ita Jah Simmons
Punta Cana, Dominica Republic 16th – 18th November, 2016
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
By 2030, 100% of electricity demand in the water sector1 and other
essential services (including health, food storage and emergency services)
will be met through off-grid renewable sources.
Presently we have 10 MW, RE installation in progress which includes:
• 3 MW PV system which will offset 75% of the energy demand at the new
International airport.
• 4 MW PV system at Bethesda.
• 2 MW installation for public buildings (Presently 1 MW is installed
already).
• 2 Thousand Solar Lights are being installed on the roads. Grant for
Chinese Government
• 14500 LED Street Lights. CDB Funded Project
Government of Antigua & Barbuda INDC targets:
MOUNT ST. JONH’S MEDICAL CENTRE
3 MW PV system at the new International Airport.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
Renewable Energy Target:
• Install 25MW of RE by 2030 with a mixture of wind & solar energy.
Areas of installation:
• Hospital.
• Clinics.
• Department of Environment.
• Reverse Osmosis Plant.
Solar Energy Demonstrations in
Antigua
Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Association of Persons with
Disabilities looking on at the installation of the panels at their
headquarters.
Members listen as NC Ruth Spencer shares on the topic of how the solar
panel will support their hydroponics project.
• Information Exchange
• Capacity Building
• System Transition
Solar energy Project launch-Disabled
group
Alex Spencer of Carisun sharing at the Project
Launch
Development of partnerships with APUA has allowed activities like roof
bearing loads assessments, evaluation of buildings design and
installation of the solar systems to take place seamlessly. All buildings
had to have their electrical system redone and retrofitted.
Potters Seventh Day Adventist Youth group
A youth group pioneering a community cistern construction of
100,000 gallons and using the solar system to operate the pump and
provide lighting to the church.
Members look on while Solar Panels are
installed
Potters SDA Youth Group
Quite a height to get to the roof
Villa church of Christ and members involved sharing with
the members about the solar energy Project.
Vibrant Faith Ministries Solar launch- a pledge to the
youth
A local church surrounded by tress and located in the forest
demonstrates and practices sustainable living practices. Youth
engagement is a key priority.
Hydroponics at Precision Center powered by Solar
Energy
Precision center Hydroponics farm powered by solar. A committed group
of members who also planted 900 fruit trees on 11 acres and through an
innovative 3 day watering schedule has maintained the tress through the
drought going into 3 years. They are selling 1500 heads of lettuce
weekly on the local market.
Cover of Freetown Reservoir
Freetown Community Groups
A visit by German Ambassador - Lutz Gorgens
Barnes Hill Community with German
Ambassador
Solar public and partnerships
• Grant funding from GEF/SGP has enabled 8
churches, ngo’s and schools to integrated solar
energy into their project activities. The support by
the OAS and DOE, has enabled 10 structures in
communities to access systems. This public
private partnership involves APUA, DOE, CDD ,
Energy and local installers who assisted with the
roof bearing loads assessments, design and
installation of the systems. 2 national consultations
were held
National Energy Globe Award 2015
OECS Panel Presentation at
COP21