Trinidad and Tobago pv power plant

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.

What is the largest power plant in Trinidad & Tobago?

The 720-megawatt (MW) TGU facility is the largest combined-cycle power generation plant in the Caribbean and currently supplies approximately 50% of Trinidad & Tobago's electrical energy.

Will Trinidad and Tobago need another power plant?

Trinidad and Tobago's population is growing at a rate of around 4% annually. It has been projected that we will need another power plant in the early 2020s based on this growth rate.

Who produces power in Trinidad & Tobago?

These producers are the Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago (PowerGen) giving a total of 1,344 MW, Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU) giving 720MW and Trinity Power Ltd. giving 225 MW. All power stations in Trinidad and Tobago are fueled by hydrocarbons. T&TEC was formed in 1946 after the merger of independent companies.

Which power stations in Trinidad and Tobago are fueled by hydrocarbons?

All power stations in Trinidad and Tobago are fueled by hydrocarbons. T&TEC was formed in 1946 after the merger of independent companies. It supplies over a million residential, municipal, commercial and industrial customers.

Who were the speakers at the Trinidad & Tobago Conference?

Also speaking at the event were David Campbell, President of bp Trinidad and Tobago and Eugene Okpere, Senior Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Trinidad and Tobago, The Minister of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales and Chairman of T&TEC, Romney Thomas.