Information Doc RFPWTE - Petroleum Corporation Of Jamaica

• The development of a subsidiary Wigton Wind Farm Ltd and the construction of
a 20.7 MW Wind farm in Manchester and
• Bio fuels Feasibility Studies.
Jamaica relies on its hydro and wind resources, which are grid connected, to provide
renewable energy outputs as follows:
• 20.7 MW of wind power for Wigton Wind Farm , which came into operation in
2004 as a direct initiative of the Government of Jamaica and
• 21 MW of hydro Power from 6 mini hydro plants upgraded within the last
seven years.
The solar installations are largely solar thermal water heaters, which are in residential
and hotel settings. The country is seeking ways to reduce its dependence on imported
fossil fuels to propel development. Discussions at the national level and the outcome of
the PCJ strategic plans have identified diversification of energy sources as a critical
action required to support energy supply and security, environmental sustainability and
national development. As a first step in planning for Jamaica to become a developed
country by 2030, a national vision has been adopted…”Jamaica, the place of choice to
live, work, raise families, and do business.”
The National Priorities relate to the increased share of renewable energy in the
electricity and transport sectors to provide diversification to the energy mix and greater
use of indigenous resources. Projections related to national renewable energy projects
indicate that the country will be able to achieve its targets through proper project
planning and implementation. Several projects are currently in the planning and
development pipeline as follows:
• Waste to Energy – large scale municipal solid waste to energy conversion,
Bagasse cogeneration, biogas for small scale applications.
• Wind Energy – The expansion of the Wigton Wind Farm and other potential
wind farm projects.
• Solar Energy – The local manufacturing and distribution of solar water heaters
and photovoltaic panels.
• Hydro Energy – The development of several run-of-the-river hydro projects.
• Bio- Mass – The production of bio-oil using bio-mass as the feedstock.
Information for WTE RFP
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