Island green power Cayman Islands

Which energy sources are not included in Cayman?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Cayman Islands: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power? Nuclear energy – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon energy source.

What are the benefits of solar power in the Cayman Islands?

Supplies sufficient power to Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. to serve 1,800 homes in the Cayman Islands. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 7,900 tons of CO2 per year. Serves as the country’s only utility-scale solar project, providing renewable energy to the grid’s peak load of 110 MW.

How to be green in the Cayman Islands?

Here's our advice on how to be green in the Cayman Islands - recycling locations, sustainable food choices, solar power, 'greener' swimming pools and more.

Why did Bodden Town solar move to the Cayman Islands?

The original developers of the Bodden Town Solar facility sought to exit the Caribbean market once the plant entered service. BMR seized the opportunity to establish operations in the Cayman Islands, expanding the footprint of its business and positioning itself for further growth in this important market.

Why did BMR invest in the Cayman Islands?

BMR seized the opportunity to establish operations in the Cayman Islands, expanding the footprint of its business and positioning itself for further growth in this important market. As the only existing utility-scale project, there is potential to expand the project to generate more renewable energy for the island.

What are the threats to Cayman?

Threats to Cayman include beach erosion, overdevelopment, flooding, coral reef bleaching and diseases, invasive species, decline in fish and turtle populations, loss of mangroves, challenges to agriculture and food security and health issues relating to rising temperatures.