Project Overview
OVERVIEW
The International Airport Development Company (IADC) has estimated AIA’s energy requirements at 930 kVA at startup and 2600 kVA when fully operational; and annual cost of electricity when fully operational at US$1.4 m. The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG), via the IADC, has developed a plan for the phased transition to solar energy to power the AIA.
The project supports Phase 1 of AIA’s transition to solar energy and finances the procurement and installation of a 281 kVA solar photovoltaic system for lighting and cooling at AIA. This system is forecast to generate approximately 26% of AIA’s energy needs at start-up. The project is financed by GOSVG/IADC; CDF via resources provided by the Government of Turkey; and the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme.
