How many solar PV community solar gardens are there in Barbados?

Blue Circle Energy has over 40 solar PV Community Solar Gardens under development in Barbados, ranging in size from 250kW to 5MW. The project sites are distributed throughout the island, are located in each of Barbados' 11 parishes, and are sited and scaled to integrate with the community's natural and agricultural heritage.

Is Barbados a leader in solar energy?

Barbados continues to maintain a leadership position in solar energy within the Caribbean. Building on a successful Renewable Energy Rider program which has seen 9MW of distributed solar PV installed, the electricity market has finally opened up to independent power producers (IPPs) to develop utility scale solar projects.

Should you buy a solar PV system in Barbados?

One of the biggest, if not the biggest hurdle to further solar PV penetration in Barbados is the upfront cost of a system. When you think about the fact that the cost is essentially the prepayment of 25-30 years worth of electricity it makes sense that the price is “high”. If you could purchase a Continue reading →

Who is Green Lantern solar?

Founded in 2011 on the principles of teamwork and trust, Green Lantern Solar is committed to delivering a clean energy future. We provide sustainable energy access to businesses, educational institutions, towns and municipalities throughout the U.S.

Why should you choose Green Lantern solar?

At Green Lantern Solar, we help communities preserve their land while generating sustainable energy locally. We ensure our solar installations are set back from roads, minimize construction waste and help farmers generate additional revenue to keep their farms in operation.