Solar power

Since then, as the cost of solar panels has fallen, grid-connected solar PV systems '' capacity and production have doubled about every three years.

2026 Jan 17

Paradise Park Solar Plant Changes Hands as

A new chapter begins in Jamaica''s renewable energy story as InterEnergy Group finalizes its acquisition of the Paradise Park solar

2025 Jun 16

Electricity – Ministry of Energy, Transport and

This Plant encompasses the company''s production facilities and is located at Old Harbour Bay, in the parish of St. Catherine. Jamaica Private Power

2025 Sep 22

Jamaica invites bids for 100MW renewables

Paradise Solar PV Park is one of the solar projects operated by an independent power producer. Image: Neoen The Jamaican government has announced a tender to procure

2025 Aug 19

Jamaica solar plant: Unique project starts in 2026

Furthermore, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is actively developing a portfolio of new solar plants with a combined planned capacity of 115 MW, as detailed in the

2025 Jun 01

Jamaica awards large-scale solar projects to

Wigton Energy and SunTerra Energy Jamaica have won bids to develop large-scale solar projects in Jamaica following a 100 MW

2025 Mar 22

Paradise Park Solar Plant Changes Hands as InterEnergy

A new chapter begins in Jamaica''s renewable energy story as InterEnergy Group finalizes its acquisition of the Paradise Park solar facility in Westmoreland — the island''s

2025 Jan 28

The 6 Best Solar Generators Reliably Keep Devices and Small Appliances

In the last five years or so, portable gas-fueled generators and electrical power stations have become

2024 Mar 28

Jamaica solar park: Impressive plan to supply 12% power

Jamaica is set to build its largest solar park, an ambitious project that initially targets 92 MW of capacity and combines solar energy generation with integrated energy storage.

2024 May 13

JPS responds to record electricity demand in Jamaica

Just recently, Jamaica''s peak electricity demand skyrocketed to an all-time high of 692 megawatts, surpassing the previous record of 666 megawatts set in 2017.

2025 Mar 08

JPS to develop three renewable energy plants

It has put out tenders seeking engineering and construction proposals for three plants: a 115 MW solar PV plant; a 171.5 MW BESS, or battery energy storage system; and a

2024 Jul 16

Energy Transition Initiative, Island Energy Snapshot

Potential: Low Installed Capacity: 0 Renewable energy generation in Jamaica benefits from several key policies, including a tax exemption for imports of renewable generating equipment.

2025 Jun 11

JPS spending US$300m on renewable energy expansion

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.

2025 Oct 08

JPS preps for Hunts Bay power plant development

Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, has started preparatory work on its Hunts Bay plant, which will be converted

2024 Dec 27

InterEnergy Group Acquires Jamaica''s Largest

In addition to its solar assets, InterEnergy Jamaica continues to operate 250 MW of thermal generation capacity to support grid stability.

2024 Oct 16

Jamaica Energy Partners – Kingston, Jamaica, the

It is considered one of Jamaica''s most visually appealing plants and serves as JEP''s head office, previously located in New Kingston.

2024 May 31

Jamaica awards large-scale solar projects to Wigton Energy and

Wigton Energy and SunTerra Energy Jamaica have won bids to develop large-scale solar projects in Jamaica following a 100 MW renewables tender held in 2023. Wigton Energy

2025 Dec 22

Inter-Energy acquires Paradise Park solar plant

Clean energy solutions provider InterEnergy Group has announced the successful acquisition of the Paradise Park solar plant from Eight Rivers Energy Company (EREC).

2025 Jan 23

Jamaica''s Largest Solar Plant Just Got a New Owner

Located in Westmoreland, the 51 MWp facility is Jamaica''s largest photovoltaic (PV) plant, operational since 2019. It generates over 80 GWh of clean electricity annually and

2024 Jan 30

JPS to develop three renewable energy plants

It has put out tenders seeking engineering and construction proposals for three plants: a 115 MW solar PV plant; a 171.5 MW BESS,

2025 Dec 17

More renewable energy for the national grid | News | Jamaica

THE JAMAICA Public Service (JPS) will later this year begin to buy 36 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from new Independent Power Producers (IPPs) BMR Jamaica Wind, and

2025 Nov 05

JPS exploring large solar facility

JPS owns and operates 28 generating units and also purchases power from seven independent power producers. Its assets comprise conventional thermal plants with combined

2025 Oct 10

InterEnergy Group Acquires Jamaica''s Largest Solar Plant,

In addition to its solar assets, InterEnergy Jamaica continues to operate 250 MW of thermal generation capacity to support grid stability. The acquisition of EREC''s 87.3 MW

2024 Jul 24

Grid Impact Analysis and Assessment for Increased

Grid Impact Analysis and Assessment for Increased Penetration of Renewable Energy into the Jamaican Electricity Grid Final report November 2013

2024 Mar 28

JPS spending US$300m on renewable energy

Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, is investing US$300 million to construct Jamaica''s largest solar power plant

2025 Jul 24

Jamaica Making Progress in Meeting 50 Per Cent Renewable

"In November 2024, the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) awarded 99.83 megawatts of new solar capacity contract to Wigton Energy Limited and Sunterra Energy

2025 Nov 29