RA: Exploring Floating Solar Initiative
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has launched an “open call for developers to explore floating solar technology, an innovation that could see solar panels installed on water, delivering clean power without taking up valuable land.”
A spokesperson said, “With space on the island at a premium, traditional large-scale solar farms are difficult to accommodate. Floating solar presents a practical alternative, making use of designated marine areas to generate up to 10 megawatts of renewable energy. If realised, the project would mark the first of its kind in Bermuda and could play an important role in meeting the island’s target of sourcing 85 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2035.”
“Floating solar is an emerging technology with real potential for Bermuda,” said Nigel Burgess, Director of Energy at The RA and a chartered engineer. “It gives us the ability to capture the island’s strong solar resource without competing for limited land. The systems are designed to withstand marine conditions, and if successful, could help diversify our energy mix while keeping costs and reliability in focus. This is about applying engineering innovation to Bermuda’s unique challenges.”
A spokesperson added, “The RA’s request for Expressions of Interest invites qualified developers to propose how floating solar could be deployed locally, from technical design and site assessments through to construction and operation. The process will also assess cost impacts, helping determine whether floating solar can deliver affordable, clean energy for consumers.
“This initiative is part of Bermuda’s broader energy transition, which includes examining alternative generation sources identified under the Integrated Resource Plan. The RA will manage a staged and competitive selection process to ensure transparency, value for money, and adherence to regulatory standards.
“Interested developers must submit their Expressions of Interest by 4 November 2025. Full details, including submission requirements, are available at www.ra.bm or by contacting electricity@ra.bm.”
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That WHALE don’t swim. And cutting down sunshine from reaching underwater plants, algae, and phytoplankton. What could possibly go wrong by disrupting Nature, carbon removal, oxygen production, and the food chain? Floating solar panels damaged by storms will not leak toxic materials into the ocean and be ingested/absorbed by marine life, right?
The RA is trying to justify their jobs on the green madness and continues to waste money. The green target is simply absurd, like Botox on a camel or lipstick on a pig. No insult to either animal implied.
What happened to the offshore wind farm? Are there any takers after spending that extra $1 million to derisk the project by simply doubling the size of the wind farm? Consultants are laughing all the way to the bank with that project.
Any consultation for anything “green” is a waste of time because the RA is following Government goals and will not stop the madness. I asked for reasons to stop the consultations, such as being logistically non-viable, too costly, and not lowering electricity rates, etc., and the RA refused to reply.
Just remember:
1. Not one Government official and no one from Bermuda’s environmental groups can correctly define “climate change.” NOT ONE.
2. Bermuda has the highest electric rate in the world, #1 big time. “Green” energy will not lower the cost of electricity; it will only raise it.
3. Not one Government official and no one from Bermuda’s environmental groups pushing green will tell us the Estimated Consumer kWh Rate (ECkR), what the consumer will pay, for these initiatives.
4. I am unaware of anyone in Government or from any environmental group opening their checkbook to pay for any green initiative. If they believe in green so much, let them put out some green and pay for what they want.
5. There is no such thing as clean power/energy.
6. There is plenty of space on the rooftops of Government buildings and places like warehouses to install solar panels.
“What happened to the offshore wind farm?”
I thought that was being developed Greenrock. Greenrock must be having trouble finding funding, but I am sure they will not give up on their project.
And no one at Greenrock will kick in any money. The Executive Director of Greenrock does not own an EV, solar panels, or a wind turbine. A super nice guy, smart, I’ve known him for years. But imagine a deer looking at the headlights of an oncoming speeding, fully loaded 18-wheeler when the downside of “green” energy is pointed out. That the foundation of climate science modelling and data are flawed, as are hundreds of climate scientists, including the inventor of the debunked Hockey Stick graph, Michael Mann, who claimed to be 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winners. And the Director cannot define climate change. I keep asking, he keeps dodging.
*mini applause*
On gov.bm website: “16 Dec 2021 — Bermuda has reached the historic milestone of having its first utility-scale solar power facility on “The Finger”, located at the LF Wade International Airport.”
The building of that solar farm was approved by the RA in March 2020. Has it generated any power?
“The Finger”, located at the LF Wade International Airport.”
The Finger is where the unexpected aircraft that landed on 9/11 were parked. If 9/11 happened again today, we would not have a place to park those aircraft other than the taxiway.