Will JPS build a solar power plant in Jamaica?
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. The renewable energy facility will replace JPS’s aged Hunts Bay
How can battery energy storage help Jamaica?
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now emerging as a cornerstone technology to address these challenges—helping Jamaica stabilize its grid, unlock more renewable energy, and reduce electricity costs for both consumers and businesses. The country’s electricity cost can reach as high as $0.32 per kilowatt-hour, far above global averages.
Why should a company invest in battery storage in Jamaica?
By integrating battery storage with rooftop solar systems or hybrid microgrids, Jamaican companies can maximize renewable use while gaining financial savings and branding advantages. Beyond the city centers, many Jamaican communities live in remote or coastal areas with limited access to stable electricity.
Why is energy storage important in Jamaica?
Jamaica is committed to reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels. The country’s National Energy Policy sets an ambitious target: 50% of electricity from renewable sources by . Energy storage plays a critical role in achieving this target. Key policy support includes:
Why should you use a commercial solar battery in Jamaica?
For sectors such as hospitality, tourism, and logistics—which are vital to Jamaica’s economy—battery storage ensures smoother operations, lower electricity bills, and protection against blackouts. One recommended option for Jamaican enterprises is the 215kWh Commercial Solar Battery.
Who owns Jamaica's energy grid?
Jamaica’s energy grid comprises 789MW of capacity, 80 per cent of which is owned by the JPS. The utility purchases 168MW from independent power producers that are contracted to supply electricity to the national grid, JPS said last month in tender documents to suppliers.
Jamaican utility launches solar-plus-storage,
Dec 7, Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is inviting applications for engineering, procurement and construction services of a 115 MW utility-scale solar plant, 171.5 MWh battery energy
GSL Energy Empowers Jamaica with 40kWh Floor-Mounted Lithium Batteries
Feb 11, GSL Energy, a leading provider of energy storage solutions, has successfully deployed three 14.34 KWH floor to floor lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) energy storage
JPS Unveils Ambitious $17 Billion Plan to
Dec 10, The company is in the final approval stages for a project that will add 133 megawatts of solar power and 170 megawatts of battery storage to its energy portfolio over the next four years.
Jamaica’s Future with Battery Energy Storage
Explore how battery energy storage systems are transforming Jamaica’s power sector—cutting energy costs, reducing outages, and enabling renewable energy growth.
Latest Ongoing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects in Jamaica
Sep 1, Search all the ongoing (work-in-progress) battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, bids, RFPs, ICBs, tenders, government contracts, and awards in Jamaica with our
Jamaica to invest USD 25m on energy storage
Apr 16, Jamaica’s power utility, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) announced it would commission a USD 25 million energy storage facility. The 24.5MW plant will be the first
Energy Storage Systems Project
Jan 15, By seamlessly integrating solar power and battery storage technologies, the facility has reduced diesel generator usage by 85% while maintaining operational reliability.
Successful Deployment of 40kWh Residential Energy Storage
Dec 6, GSL Energy, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial energy storage solutions, is proud to announce the successful installation of three 14.34kWh floor-standing
LASCO unveils groundbreaking solar, battery
Apr 15, In a groundbreaking development for Jamaica’s renewable energy landscape, a joint initiative between LASCO, The University of the West Indies (UWI), and the USAID has culminated in the completion of a
JPS spending US$300m on renewable energy expansion
May 9, 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.
Jamaican utility launches solar-plus-storage, wind project
Dec 7, Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is inviting applications for engineering, procurement and construction services of a 115 MW utility-scale solar plant, 171.5
JPS Unveils Ambitious $17 Billion Plan to Revolutionize Jamaica
Dec 10, The company is in the final approval stages for a project that will add 133 megawatts of solar power and 170 megawatts of battery storage to its energy portfolio over the
Energy Storage Systems Project
Jan 15, By seamlessly integrating solar power and battery storage technologies, the facility has reduced diesel generator usage by 85% while maintaining operational reliability.
LASCO unveils groundbreaking solar, battery storage project
Apr 15, In a groundbreaking development for Jamaica’s renewable energy landscape, a joint initiative between LASCO, The University of the West Indies (UWI), and the USAID has
JPS spending US$300m on renewable energy expansion
May 9, 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.
LASCO unveils groundbreaking solar, battery storage project
Apr 15, In a groundbreaking development for Jamaica’s renewable energy landscape, a joint initiative between LASCO, The University of the West Indies (UWI), and the USAID has