Commerce energy Jamaica

Is there a serious interest in Jamaica's energy sector?

According to JAMPRO, there is serious interest in Jamaica’s energy sector. The Agency is entertaining several local and international investors who are interested in partaking in the RFP that is to come with the aforementioned energy generation opportunities.

Which energy providers are in Jamaica?

Jamaica’s energy provider, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS)’s Munro Wind Farm has a 3 MW capacity, while Blue Mountain Renewable (BMR) Jamaica Wind generates 34 MW. In St. Elizabeth, the JPS utility company operates a 7.2 MW hydro-electric plant in Maggoty.

Is Jamaica a good place to invest in energy?

Jamaica is currently seeking to procure 320 MW of wind and solar, 120 MW of LNG and 74 MW of hydro, biomass or waste energy for this year. Gittens elaborated, “ That is the opportunity that exists right now for investors, so, these are very exciting times .” According to JAMPRO, there is serious interest in Jamaica’s energy sector.

Does Jamaica have an Integrated Resource Plan?

KINGSTON, Jamaica-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Caribbean’s leader in renewable energy, Jamaica, is making significant strides in boosting the diversification of its energy sector, as the government looks to implement the island’s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

What is Jamaica's Investment Promotion Agency?

JAMPRO, Jamaica’s investment promotions agency, is tasked with securing the local and foreign investment that will drive the plan’s success, and the achievement of these targets. The island is well on its way.