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Push for power - Government targets year-end launch for 300MW renewable tender, with 150MW of battery storage included

Nov 5, 2026 · Edmond Campbell/Senior Staff Reporter -

Originally published by The Gleaner Read the original

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz has indicated that the next phase of the Government’s competitive renewable energy procurement programme could be launched by the end of the year. The next procurement is expected to provide for approximately 300 megawatts of additional renewable energy generation capacity, supported by 150 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity.

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