Coxheath Solar Plant
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Introduction
Renewable energy currently makes up less than 5% of the Territory's overall electricity mix, with the exception of the island of Anegada which is almost fully solar. The Territory’s 2016 Energy Policy sets the target to replace 30% of the national electricity supply with renewable energy by 2023. While this target was unmet, a revised, more ambitious target of 60% renewable energy by 2030 has been set. This target is achievable by the realisation of just a handful of utility-scale solar farm installations.
The Impact
Coxheath, Tortola has been identified as a strategic location for the installation of a 10 MW solar plant with a battery energy storage system. This facility will connect directly into the high voltage bus of the sole generating plant on Tortola – the Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station – and be a critical asset in achieving the target of 60% renewable energy integration.
The Problem
The massive diesel supply required for Tortola's current grid is brought in by large oil tankers off Pockwood Pond
The Solution
Conceptual design for a 10MW solar plant and integrated battery energy storage system at Coxheath to provide reliable clean power
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