The Government of Barbados has officially launched a major procurement process for the country's first large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), aimed at transforming the national electricity grid and unlocking delayed renewable energy investments.
With the current grid unable to absorb more intermittent solar energy, battery storage is the key to unlocking a backlog of projects and enabling 24/7 renewable power. The RFP documents, including all technical and legal requirements, will be available for download starting July 9.
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Up to 60 megawatts of battery storage will be tendered in what officials described as a competitive, transparent, and technically rigorous process. Projects will be backed by long-term, bankable contracts and supported by a liquidity guarantee facility administered by the Central Bank.
The Energy Storage Tariff was first introduced through a pilot project by the FTC in 2023. It was created to support smaller-scale battery installations and is currently available for those who do not wish to wait for the results of the larger, 60 MW BESS tender process.
Barbados is soon to launch its first project for the installation of Battery Energy Storage System. This will support the electricity grid and will allow the stalled solar photo voltaic (PV) systems to proceed.
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