BMR Energy gets to work with third solar project in united state Virgin Islands
- Logistics hub Ocean Point Terminals (OPT) will certainly rely on BMR Energy to build a 10-MW solar project at the incurable in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The center will generate as well as provide power to OPT's marine logistics incurable and also storage space and also mixing complex, pursuant to a 20-year lease as well as procedure and also maintenance agreement.
The center will certainly be found on a site across from OPT's administration building and beside a housing estate possessed by OPT, with building expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2022. The project will meaningfully lower OPT's operating costs and also discharges as well as will considerably raise clean renewable energy in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
" We worked very closely with BMR to develop a remedy that satisfies our energy needs, reduces our energy expenses, reduces our carbon footprint as well as assists to keep our competitive placement as the largest terminal, storage and also blending center in the Caribbean," claimed Todd Dillabough, Ocean Point Terminals Chief Executive Officer. "The project is on a fast lane to begin construction this year as well as get to commercial procedure in early 2023."
Designed with strengthened racking, structures and also module link systems, the project will be able to endure wind speeds of approximately 180 mph.
"This is a special possibility to further our commitment in the united state Virgin Islands and to continue diversifying its energy sources with among one of the most crucial companies and companies in the area," stated Bruce Levy, BMR Energy Chief Executive Officer.
This will certainly be BMR Energy's third solar project in operation in the united state Virgin Islands. BMR Energy additionally offers clean, lasting electrical energy through its 6.4-MW solar farm in Donoe, St. Thomas, and also its 5-MW solar farm in Spanish Town, St. Croix.