By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize could have approximately 14 megawatts of additional solar generation coming online as early as December or January as the country races to address electricity shortages.
Briceño discussed Government’s energy plans following his State of the Nation Address, explaining that Belize Electricity Limited is pursuing several projects aimed at reducing gaps when electricity from Mexico is unavailable.
In the meantime, 20 megawatts of temporary diesel generation is being installed at BEL’s Westlake facility.
Briceño said the equipment will remain in Belize for approximately six months and described the arrangement as expensive. The generators are intended primarily for periods when imported electricity from Mexico’s CFE is unavailable or domestic supply is insufficient.
According to the Prime Minister, Government had previously been pursuing additional generation under an emergency arrangement but stepped back following concerns related to the Millennium Challenge Corporation programme.
With Belize now experiencing interruptions in electricity imported from Mexico, Briceño said the urgency of expanding local generation has become clearer.
He cautioned that the December or January target for the first 14 megawatts of solar generation could change.
Additional solar and battery projects are also being considered as Belize seeks to strengthen domestic electricity generation and reduce its vulnerability to interruptions in imported power.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize could have approximately 14 megawatts of additional solar generation coming online as early as December or January as the country races to address electricity shortages. Briceño discussed Government’s energy plans following his State of the Nation Address, explaining that Belize Electricity Limited is
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