Historic Hogensborg Solar Farm Goes Live, Largest in USVI

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has officially commissioned the Hogensborg Solar Farm on St. Croix, the largest utility-scale solar project in the U.S. Virgin Islands, marking a major milestone in the territory’s shift toward renewable energy, the authority announced in a press release.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday, June 13, in Estate Hogensborg, WAPA leaders and local government officials celebrated the launch of the 48,210-panel facility, which can generate up to 22.4 megawatts of power. The solar farm features advanced battery storage systems, developed by Honeywell, designed to support the grid during outages and peak energy demand, according to the press release.

“This project is more than a milestone — it’s a movement,” said WAPA CEO Karl Knight. “Being able to rely more on indigenous sources of energy and less on costly imported fuels like diesel and propane marks a pivotal shift for WAPA and the Virgin Islands. This solar project demonstrates our dedication to building a cleaner, more reliable energy future — one that empowers our community and protects our environment for generations to come.”

The Hogensborg facility is the third solar installation on St. Croix and the fourth utility-scale renewable energy project WAPA has helped implement. It was developed by VIElectron and is owned by VIRAPC, the press release stated.