Over $220K worth of solar contracts awarded

Three contracts with a combined value of $226,900 were signed today for works relating to harnessing solar powered energy in the territory.

Amandla Engineering was awarded the contracts of supplying and installing a solar facility each at the Enis Adams and Francis Lettsome Primary School.

Both contracts are valued at $65,500 each. The engineering firm will supply and install a 15 DC (Direct Current) kWp (Kilowatt peak power) solar facility which will still be tied to the BVI Electricity Board (BVIEC) power grid at the Enis Adams Primary School while the one at Francis Lettsome will be 15 kWp and separated from the BVIEC power-grid.

The third contract is valued at $95,900 and was awarded to the UK firm, Your Eco Construction Limited. The firm will be required to design, build, and deliver two solar PV (photovoltaic) systems which are off-grid power boxes.

According to Governor John Rankin, the building of the solar panels at the school will significantly reduce their energy bills and the students there will benefit from the introduction of renewable energy.