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Massive grass fire causes power outage
23 May 2024 01:01 GMT
… of Christ Church are without power tonight after a massive grass … burnt and fallen electricity poles.
The Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd says … on location working with The Barbados Fire Service to safely return …
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Barbados to receive more IMF support
22 May 2024 12:04 GMT
… and higher domestic demand.
Barbados’ current account deficit narrowed … , or natural disasters.
“Barbados continues making good progress in … this year,” Perks added.
Barbados’ continuing economic reform programme … stable supply of electricity,” he said.
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Consumer group calls for dialogue on power supply issues
11 May 2024 23:35 GMT
… was granted to the Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) investment in … they will receive a reliable electricity service,” said a media release … offers valuable lessons for regulators, utility companies, stakeholders, and consumers; in the …
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Consumer reps warn of huge electricity bill hikes
10 May 2024 15:59 GMT
… industry in the rate battle with the Barbados Light & Power Company … cost of electricity in Barbados compared to other electricity rates paid … 2023 amendment to the Utilities Regulation Act that … the FTC conducted the utility company’s application. Watson …
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Light & Power allowed one-sixth of electricity storage request
09 May 2024 15:02 GMT
… capacity requested by the Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) and … Just how much more electricity consumers will have to … in the application.”
The utility company warned that the decision … only partially approving the utility’s requested battery storage …
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To an electricity storage revolution – with caveats
08 May 2024 13:59 GMT
66 As Barbados pursues its ambitious 2030-2035 carbon neutrality target, the question of energy storage looms large. How can we bank the power generated from renewable sources like solar and wind when the sun isn’t shining and the breezes falter? The …
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The Rockley Opens its Doors in Barbados
24 Apr 2024 12:14 GMT
Family-owned company Ocean Hotels Group has opened … celebrate the very best of Barbados’ eclectic South Coast.”
In addition … Sea Breeze Beach House. The company has plans to be carbon … cent of one hotel’s electricity usage by its own solar …
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Barbados urges SIDS to champion energy transition
16 Apr 2024 22:19 GMT
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ABU DHABI (CMC) — Barbados Energy and Business Minister, Lisa … degree Celsius above pre-Industrialisation levels is a must … 20 MW of new wind power, significant quantities of small … such as storage onto electricity grids without compromising stability …
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BLPC responds - Vehicular incident causes electrical outage
12 Apr 2024 22:25 GMT
… Philip districts were without electrical supply for several hours … social media, the Barbados Light and Power Company Limited (BLPC) informed … working dilligently to return power to majority of impacted … crews work to restore electrical supply in St Martins, …
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Trade Minister tours Electrical Industries’ Macoya factory
10 Apr 2024 18:25 GMT
… has commended the the Electrical Industries Group Ltd (EIG) … the Trade and Industry Ministry said the visit … power solutions and packaging materials, and manages two subsidiaries in Barbados … plastic for construction and industrial packaging are manufactured, …