Source :Erasmus Williams FB
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) continues to advance the joint Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Project Manager Alex Lai, along with contractor Tatung Forever Energy, recently completed a critical site survey for the solar-plus-storage microgrid system at SKELEC’s Transmission and Distribution Office.
“This site visit focused on outstanding items before system deployment, including a comprehensive review to support future engineering design and construction quality,” the Embassy stated. “The assessment covered key areas such as the general site conditions, solar photovoltaic (PV) system, energy storage system (ESS), and the interconnection and energy management system (EMS).”
The survey represents an important technical milestone ahead of the engineering design phase and a key step toward integrating the project’s three core components: solar PV, energy storage, and a smart energy management system. Accurate field data and thorough planning are expected to reduce construction risks, improve system integration efficiency, and ensure the reliability and operational flexibility of the future microgrid.
The Taiwan–St. Kitts and Nevis demonstration project is expected to serve as a cornerstone for advancing the Federation’s energy transition. It aims to increase renewable energy penetration, strengthen grid resilience, and establish a replicable model for similar initiatives across the region.