Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba smart grid system project

Is Bonaire a sustainable island?

Bonaire, a Caribbean island grappling with distinctive energy challenges stemming from its geography, population growth, and socio-economic disparities, has exhibited notable progress in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Despite heavily relying on non-renewable energy, Bonaire is committed to enhancing sustainability.

Are Bonaire and Sint-Eustatius honoured?

Late last week, the good news was received that the project proposals of Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba were honoured. They are the only islands in the Caribbean whose proposals made it through the selection.

How does Bonaire's electricity system work?

Presently, Bonaire's electricity grid operates autonomously, with 30% of its energy derived from renewable sources. The forthcoming decommissioning of the Morotin offshore wind farm by 2025 has catalysed collaborative efforts with stakeholders such as WEB, CGB, and BBT to devise an electrical system roadmap.

Does Bonaire have a utility company?

The utility company for Bonaire is Water-En Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB), which supplies both water and electric-ity to the island. WEB is a government-owned entity and is strictly a distribution utility, owning no generation of its own.

Does Bonaire have a regulated electricity sector?

In recent years, the Ministry of Eco-nomic Affairs in the Netherlands has been active in reforming the regulation of the electricity sector in Bonaire, both in terms of utility regulation and expanding generator access.13

What will Saba electric do in 2025?

Saba has proposed an expansion of its renewable energy production and penetration to 90% by 2025. Upon successful implementation of this project, Saba Electric company will have 6MWp of Solar PV, 17MWh battery storage and 0.5MW Wind energy mix with our generators becoming more of a standby generation facility with 4.3MVA capacity.