Who is building the largest solar project in Trinidad and Tobago?

Today, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has officially given the green light to project partners, bp, Shell and Lightsource bp to begin construction of the largest solar project in the Caribbean.

Who owns 148mwp solar project in Trinidad & Tobago?

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) has approved the consortium partners 148MWp solar project The consortium have reached the Final Investment Decision, with bp and Shell initially having joint shareholdings of the project (50/50)

Can Lightsource BP accelerate the energy transition in Trinidad & Tobago?

With the experience of bp and Shell, as major operators in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy industry, combined with Lightsource bp’s global solar expertise, the group represents the huge potential to accelerate the energy transition through collaboration.

How much solar power will the Caribbean have?

The two sites will have a combined capacity to generate a total of 112.2 mw of solar electricity, more than the total generating capacity of most islands in the Eastern Caribbean. This will be the largest solar project in the Caribbean when complete.

Where will a new solar power plant be built?

The project will be constructed at two sites, one in Brechin Castle, near the Point Lisas industrial estate, and the other will be built in Orange Grove, near Trinicity. The two sites will have a combined capacity to generate a total of 112.2 mw of solar electricity, more than the total generating capacity of most islands in the Eastern Caribbean.

What is a 92 megawatt solar farm?

The Project includes a 92 megawatt (MWac) solar farm split over two sites, totalling 186 hectares (ha) and an overhead 2.8km grid connection line to the existing Brechin Castle Substation.