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Wind Turbines to Be Installed Near Stadium by End of Year
Fifteen new wind turbines are set to be installed near the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium by the end of the year as part of Antigua and Barbuda’s renewable energy expansion.
The project, to be undertaken by French renewable energy firm Vergnet, is expected to begin in July and completed within six months. Each turbine will produce approximately 275 kilowatts per hour.
The announcement was made during the weekly post-Cabinet briefing, where officials confirmed that the installation forms part of the government’s broader push toward sustainable energy and climate resilience.
Vergnet is known for its medium-scale wind turbine systems designed specifically for hurricane-prone regions, with turbines that can be lowered to withstand cyclonic conditions — a key feature for Caribbean islands.
“This is a significant milestone in Antigua and Barbuda’s transition to clean energy,” said Maurice Merchant, Director General of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister.
“These installations will diversify our energy mix and help reduce long-term dependence on fossil fuels.”
The wind turbine project is supported by funds from the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) and the Green Climate Fund. Officials indicated that the government expects the project to significantly contribute to its renewable energy targets and reduce energy costs over time.
Additional sites for wind energy are being considered as the government explores scaling up its renewable portfolio.
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Good initiative. Let’s get this done. I endorse this.
Will residents near the turbines be affected by noise or visibility issues? How will this impact my electricity bill? Will the savings trickle down? A few questions to the ones in charge
Big respect to the Department of the Environment and WIOC. Clean energy is the way forward.
Not this project again. Bad management. How did the government allow this ambassador to continue mismanaging money and still allow her to function. She know herself. How is she still in the environmnetal department frastrating people.
Finally! Wind power coming to Antigua. Better late than never.
Me like dis. Renewable energy ah the future.
Wind turbines by year-end? Let’s hold them to it!
I think this could help cut down on fossil fuel imports too.
The solar farms are already dead. Good luck with wind.