The Limlair Solar Farm remediation project in Carriacou is set to move forward with French company Smart Energy contracted to carry out the work.
The Limlair Solar PV Hybrid project, funded by the UAE Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund with a total investment of $3.5 million, aims to enhance the island’s renewable energy capabilities. The project features an 856kWp Solar PV plant, 400kVA/768kWh Battery Energy Storage System, and other infrastructure.
Richard Coomber, representing the executing agency MASDAR from the United Arab Emirates along with representatives from the Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy were on island.
Smart Energy will oversee the cleaning of the premises and replacement of solar panels among other work. The old panels will be recycled in collaboration with the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority.
Residents can explore opportunities with Smart Energy by reaching out directly. The company may hire for various roles to support the project’s success says Chief Technical Officer Mattthieu Prigent.
The Limlair Solar Farm with support from the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government and GRENLEC was initially expected to be commissioned in July 2024. However, Hurricane Beryl impacted the project, delaying its completion.
The remediation effort aims to restore the solar farm’s efficiency and contribute to Carriacou’s renewable energy goals. With the UAE’s commitment to sustainable development, this project aligns with their foreign aid policy to support Small Island Developing States.
