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Sister Islands Microgrid

Sister Islands Microgrid
Going Green One Island At A Time

The Microgrid Project

Pelican Energy TCI envisions service territories that are less dependent on fossil fuel and operate with a lower carbon footprint. We are making significant energy investments to change the way we deliver the reliable energy you have come to expect.

By leveraging proven technology, Pelican Energy TCI has installed a utility-scale microgrid on North Caicos. A microgrid installation is also planned for Salt Cay. We are adapting and evolving to meet the needs of the 21st-century electricity system.

Microgrids are localized grids that can disconnect from the traditional grid to operate on their own. This provides redundancy, strengthens the resilience of our grid and supports a faster system response and recovery in the event of a large-scale power outage. A microgrid is defined by three key characteristics: it is local, it is independent, and it is intelligent.

Going Green One Island At A Time

Twin Islands Microgrid

The twin islands of North Caicos and Middle Caicos are electrically interconnected and are powered by the Providenciales main electricity system via an undersea cable, with diesel standby generators on North Caicos as a back-up source. Pelican Energy TCI has installed a 1.2 MW solar plus battery microgrid at its property on North Caicos, which will provide 30% of the twin island’s electricity.

Quick facts
  • Utility owned solar plus battery energy storage micro-grid
  • 30% renewable energy generation
  • Decrease in overall system cost overtime
  • Installation and construction started in 2023
  • Commissioned in 2024
  • Our multimillion dollar energy investments create a positive economic impact. We’re creating value chains and jobs across various sectors in the country.
    Who benefits:
    • Solar installation companies
    • Shipping companies
    • Engineering firms
    • Government agencies
    • Customers

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Salt Cay Microgrid

The island of Salt Cay has a standalone electricity system and due to its size presents an opportunity to integrate a high level of renewable energy. Pelican Energy TCI will invest in a 190kW dc microgrid on Salt Cay, which will provide 91% of the island’s electricity supply.

Quick facts
  • Utility owned solar plus battery energy storage micro-grid
  • 91% renewable energy generation
  • Decrease in overall system cost over time
  • Installation and commissioning date to be announced
Expanding our Renewable Energy Capacity means…
Reliability
Reliability

Meet growing demand with diverse energy sources

Affordability
Affordability

Lowers the cost of electricity overtime with updated regulations

Resiliency
Resiliency

Integration of local source of energy, increased redundancy during grid outages and helps to insulate customers against fuel price volatility.

Sustainability
Sustainability

Accelerate renewable energy infusion, reduce fuel usage, and reduce carbon emissionsMeet growing demand with diverse energy sources

Our Clean Energy Approach

Pelican Energy TCI has embarked on a series of strategic renewable energy investments to meet growing energy demand, accelerate the transition to renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs over time.

The company’s Clean Energy Plan is based on an integrated resource plan (IRP) study, which has been at the foundation of the Turks and Caicos Islands Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS) for 2019-2040. The criteria used in selecting the optimal generation mix include reliability, least-cost, resiliency, and sustainability. Pelican Energy TCI is working to update the IRP to consider changes in technology, environmental conditions, and the findings of technical studies undertaken to determine the feasibility of other alternative energy sources.

Learn more about the plan

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