What is the Barbados national energy policy (BNEP)?

This Barbados National Energy Policy (BNEP) document is designed to achieve the 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral island- state transformational goals by 2030. These include: Provision of reliable, safe, affordable, sustainable, modern and climate friendly energy services to all residents and visitors.

Will Barbados become the world's largest hybrid power plant?

ePaper! Barbados is to become the home of the largest hybrid power plant in the Caribbean, which will supply thousands of homes with electricity from solar and locally produced green hydrogen.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Barbados?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Barbados: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power?

Does Barbados need a BNEP?

The BNEP provides a basis for building on these successes while seeking to expand the use of these and other renewable energy technologies such as wind and biofuels. However, even as Barbados promotes the development of renewable energy, there are ongoing plans to explore for fossil fuel resources offshore.

Should Barbados invest in fossil fuels offshore?

However, even as Barbados promotes the development of renewable energy, there are ongoing plans to explore for fossil fuel resources offshore. This patrimony will be pursued aggressively with the view to maximise foreign exchange gains from the export of any exploited hydrocarbons.

Why is solar water heating so popular in Barbados?

Indeed, the success of the solar water heating industry is a source of pride for the country, the recent development of the local solar photovoltaic (PV) industry and the burgeoning electric vehicle market in Barbados are also encouraging.