St Vincent and Grenadines power back up services

Is there electricity in St Vincent & Grenadines?

There is a hybrid system used on the island to produce electricity. VINLEC uses diesel engines to generate electricity and there is also a solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Storage system which was installed in 2019. We own and operate power plants of the island in St Vincent & Grenadines.

How can I help St Vincent and the Grenadines?

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross has volunteers on the island helping with aid and relief efforts. Information on how to donate is available here. • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency appeal for aid to help support those affected over the coming 18 months.

What is the Salvation Army doing in St Vincent and the Grenadines?

Salvation Army The Salvation Army in St. Vincent and the Grenadines initiated a volcano rapid response, distributing food and resources to people as they evacuated from the island’s danger zone. NEMO is currently working with the Salvation Army to distribute necessary resources and clean water to people throughout the island.

Who owns power plants in St Vincent?

Power Stations VINLEC owns and operates Power Plants on the islands of St. Vincent, Bequia, Union Island, Canouan and Mayreau. The system on mainland St. Vincent system has both diesel and hydroelectric generating stations.

Who should support relief efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines?

Jennifer Richardson, who is the director of the Agency for Public Information (API) and is currently working with NEMO to coordinate the country’s response to the volcanic eruption, told Global Citizen that people who want to support relief efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines should refer to organizations working with NEMO.

How much power does St Vincent have?

It has a capacity of 17.4 Mega Watts and provides approximately 60% of all power generated on mainland St. Vincent. The ground breaking ceremony for this facility took place in 2005 and the plant was officially handed to VINLEC in February of 2007. The Plant also houses a small solar PV farm which was officially commissioned 2014.