Jost Van Dyke Wind/Solar Farm
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Introduction
Jost Van Dyke - one of the four main islands of The Virgin Islands – has significant renewable energy potential, in particular solar and wind, that remains untapped. Meanwhile, Jost Van Dyke remains largely dependent on energy supply from the central diesel-powered electricity generation plant on the main island of Tortola and the Territory has a long way to go to meet its revised target of 60% renewable by 2030.
Previous studies indicate that Jost Van Dyke has sufficient solar and wind potential to become The Virgin Islands’ second renewable energy-powered island while also being a net exporter of clean, renewable energy to Tortola.
The Impact
This project will capitalise on Jost Van Dyke’s tremendous renewable energy potential by installing three hurricane -resilient, retractable wind turbines, totaling 1.1MW, and a 750kW solar farm. This capacity far exceeds Jost Van Dyke’s energy demand, and excess power generated by these installations will be transmitted to the main island of Tortola via a subsea cable.
The Problem
Jost Van Dyke is entirely dependant on fossil-fuel energy supplied from Tortola.
The Solution
Wind and solar powering the island, achieving energy self-sufficency and reducing emissions.
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