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Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology
Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and... Read more of this article
Solar Panels Installed At Washington Mall
An investment in solar energy will help tenants at Bermuda’s premier shopping mall and office complex save money, Washington Properties said today. As part of a major upgrade of Washington Mall, owners Washington Properties are installing bi-facial solar panels on the roof of one of their buildings. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager of... Read more of this article
Bermudian Steven Douglas Joins BE Solar
Steven Douglas has joined the team at BE Solar as their dedicated Project & Procurement Manager. “Steven has vast experience and qualifications in the areas of construction and installation having worked in the elevator industry for over 13 years. He is a certified facility manager through BOMI International and has numerous other certifications,”... Read more of this article
Deadline For Submissions On Net Metering
Update: The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, August 2nd. Greenrock is reminding the members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback regarding net metering is tomorrow [July 28]. Executive Director of Greenrock, Jonathan Starling said, “Greenrock would like to remind members of the public that the deadline for submitting feedback... Read more of this article
Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard
UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon,... Read more of this article
RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering
The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,”... Read more of this article
19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development
The RFQ process for the solar project at the airport finger yielded 29 submissions, 19 met the criteria and were invited to bid, with the project attracting potential bidders from Bermuda, Canada, Spain, USA, Germany, UK and Australia. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons in the House of Assembly today [Feb 3], who... Read more of this article
Low Carbon To Help Fund Solar Panels At NMB
Low Carbon, the UK-based renewable energy investment company and official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, will help fund the installation of solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] in the Royal Naval Dockyard. “The installation is expected to generate more than 93,600kWh of clean energy per year, contributing to a significant... Read more of this article
Video: AC Endeavour Program Goes ‘Off Grid’
Local company Alternative Energy Systems recently donated 10 solar panels to the America’s Cup Endeavour program, with the installed solar panels not only helping to lower costs and reduce the program’s footprint, but also helping to educate its young participants and ensure that the program continues “well beyond the America’s... Read more of this article
Solar Panels Installed At RUBiS Warwick Station
BE Solar has recently completed the installation of 64 SolarWorld solar electricity panels on the RUBiS Warwick Gas Station on South Shore. “The solar panels will provide Warwick Gas with a guaranteed 30-year supply of renewable energy thanks to SolarWorld’s industry leading warranty. The 17.92kW system will offset carbon dioxide emissions by... Read more of this article
Tender Process To Build Solar Plant On ‘Finger’
The Government issued an open call to pre-qualify companies seeking to participate in the tender process to build a solar power photo voltaic plant on the “Finger” by the airport, saying the tender process is “expected to establish the optimal price of solar power for this project through competitive bidding.” A Ministry spokesperson... Read more of this article
BELCO Revises Solar Net Metering Program
BELCO announced today [Aug 17] that it will “no longer offer Net Metering for new residential and commercial [i.e. non-utility scale] solar PV installations.” A spokesperson said, “The only exception will be for customers who were in the process of installing solar PV and can verify that their Planning Department permit was issued... Read more of this article
