Grenada energy storage power plant operation announcement

How much energy can Grenada generate?

According to estimates from the United States' National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Grenada could eventually generate up to 20 MW from wind, 25 to 50 MW from solar, and more than 50 MW from geothermal energy.

Who is responsible for energy projects in Grenada?

The MOID (Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Public Utilities, Energy, Transport, and Implementation) is responsible for energy programs in Grenada. MOID handles the majority of permitting related to energy projects.

Does Grenada have electricity?

As of 2018, 95.3% of the population had access to electricity. Grenada does not produce, consume, import, export, or have reserves of coal. Grenada has no proven reserves of crude oil or natural gas, and does not produce refined petroleum products.

How do I get a generator permit in Grenada?

Electricity self generators must apply for a permit through the PURC (Public Utilities Regulatory Commission), Grenada's regulatory authority for energy. GRENLEC (Grenada Electricity Services) is the formerly privatized, now nationalized, electrical company of Grenada. Grenada does not have a national oil company.

Does Grenada have a national oil company?

Grenada does not have a national oil company. The Global Petroleum Group and an undisclosed Chinese company were heading oil exploration projects in Grenada as of October 2018. As of early 2021, approximately 235 employees worked for Grenlec on electrical generation, transmission, and distribution.

Where do companies find oil & gas in Grenada?

Companies began to search for offshore oil and gas in Grenada's waters in 2017 following the passage of a Hydrocarbon Exploration Incentive Bill. The area of focus is where the maritime boundaries of Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago meet. During a 2018 exploration by Global Petroleum Group, indications of natural gas were found.