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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
Saltus Grammar School Turns To Solar Power
Energy costs at Saltus Grammar School are set to plummet as it embarks on a project to harness the power of the sun and become even more environmentally conscious. This summer the school will install 212 SunPower panels which will produce approximately 100,000kWhs per year and supply energy to the main building. According to Tim Madeiros, whose company... Read more of this article
New HSBC “Green Loan” Offers 100% Financing
HSBC Bermuda is offering a new Green Loan for homeowners to invest in solar energy systems, saying “customers will have access to 100% financing, our lowest available unsecured loan variable interest rate which is currently 6% and the longest available repayment term of up to 7 years.” The Bank said, “HSBC Bermuda’s new Green Loan... Read more of this article
Harvest The Energy Of Wind, Solar & Hydrogen
Craig Looby of Urban Maximum Industries [UMI] said that for the last two years UMI and Hydrogen411 Technology have been researching and developing a plan to reach energy independence for Bermuda by 2025, with the concept being to harvest the energy of wind, solar and hydrogen from sea water. The company said, “The bottom line in any economy is... Read more of this article
Bermuda Engineering Release Bermuda Solar Kit
Bermuda Engineering has today announced the release of the Bermuda Solar Kit, which offers the prospect of bringing affordable clean energy to homes across the island. The company said, “Each kit will generate up to 1,600 kilowatt hours a year and depending on the orientation of the solar panels will provide annual savings between $450 and $760... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch
[Updated with slideshow] Auto Solutions today [July 10] officially unveiled the all-electric, zero-emission Mahindra e2o car at their St. John’s Road showroom. Speaking at the launch, Chetan Maini, CEO Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “Mahindra Reva, besides being one of the global pioneers in electric vehicles, also offers a comprehensive... Read more of this article
Gorham’s To Expand Solar Energy System
Alternative Energy Systems [AES] will soon be moving ahead with the expansion of the photovoltaic solar energy system at Gorham’s True Value Home Centre in Pembroke. This expansion will be the fourth phase of installation and will consist of an additional 300 kilowatts of capacity that, combined with the 185 kilowatts from the first three phases,... Read more of this article
