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What is JPS building in Jamaica?

Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, is investing US$300 million to construct Jamaica’s largest solar power plant and a battery storage facility, starting this month. The renewable energy facility will replace JPS’s aged Hunts Bay...

Who owns the majority of Jamaica's energy grid?

Jamaica’s energy grid comprises 789MW of capacity, 80 per cent of which is owned by the JPS. The utility purchases 168MW from independent power producers that are contracted to supply electricity to the national grid.

Does Jamaica have a national energy policy?

Jamaica adopted a National Energy Policy 2009–2030 in late 2009, following the preparation of a 25-year National Development Plan called "Vision 2030" in 2005. In 2010, a National Renewable Energy Policy 2009–2030 was also established.

What type of electricity is used in Jamaica?

In Jamaica, non-renewable generators that use petroleum products, primarily Bunker C fuel oil and automotive diesel, generated 93% of the annual output for 2014.

How long will JPS' new power plant last?

The investment will be deployed over several years, between 2025 and 2028, said JPS Chairman Damian Obiglio in the company’s newly released annual report. This new capacity will transform how we generate and manage electricity, helping to usher in a new era of cleaner, greener energy.

How much solar energy will JPS invest in by 2025?

The project encompasses 133 megawatts of solar energy and 171.5MW of battery storage. The investment will be deployed over several years, “between 2025 and 2028,” said JPS Chairman Damian Obiglio in the company’s newly released annual report.