NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Energy and Transport disclosed yesterday that it has received 29 proposals in response to its request for proposal (RFP) from companies interested in developing solar microgrids in the family islands.
It also indicated that the RFP for New Providence Micro-Grids and New Energy Generation via Renewables with Energy Storage Systems remains open for proposals. The ministry added that site tours will conclude on February 18th, questions regarding the RFP for New Providence are due by February 23rd, and the closure and proposal due date is March 28th.
Firms were invited to submit their proposals to generate between 30 and 50 percent of renewable energy for various sites, initially in Eleuthera, the Exumas, Long Island, Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Rum Cay, San Salvador, and the Berry Islands. The Government has encouraged Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to propose a comprehensive micro-grid solution comprising approximately 25 MW of renewable energy and an additional 90 MW of prime power generation.
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Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday reaffirmed his administration''s goal to introduce cleaner energy generation to The Bahamas, as he announced that the government is opening the bidding process globally for the construction of renewable power grids on the Family Islands.
At the launch of the Family Island New Energy Generation via Micro-Grids, Clean Fuel and Renewables request for proposal (RFP), Davis said the high cost of electricity is more than a line item in his government''s budget, it is also a barrier to the progress and prosperity of The Bahamas.
"Our administration was elected to enact change, not to uphold the status quo. That''s why today, we take a bold step forward in transforming our energy landscape. We are launching an initiative to develop solar energy microgrids across the Family Islands," he said.
"This is not just an energy project, it''s a blueprint for our future. Solar energy represents more than a technological shift, it embodies our commitment to a sustainable future.
Davis said although the government is seeking bids from around the world, it is emphasizing Bahamian participation and local management, with a view to spurring self-sufficiency for each involved island.
"We have the opportunity today to make a choice that will echo through generations. We can choose to harness the sun''s abundant energy, reduce our dependence on imported fuels, and take control of our energy future. This is a choice that aligns with our values, our economic needs, and our environmental responsibilities," he said.
"The path we choose today is about more than energy, it''s about setting a course for a future where our nation thrives economically, environmentally, and socially. It''s about creating a Bahamas where no one has to choose between paying their electricity bill and providing for their family.
"For this reason, we know that the goal of 30 percent renewable energy generation by 2030 is not just about practising the green principles we preach on the world stage. It is about Bahamian empowerment."
Firms are being invited to submit their proposals by January 26, 2024, to produce between 30 and 50 percent renewable energy generation for various sites in Eleuthera, the Exumas, Long Island, Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Rum Cay, San Salvador and the Berry Islands initially.
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