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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Government House Solar in Saint Lucia

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Description
Description
The Government of Saint Lucia is partnering with Solar Head of State to install solar panels on the public residence of the Governor-General, Government House. This is part of the island’s target to generate 35% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and 100% by 2030. This project will be a symbolic statement of intent by the government, and also a test project to encourage more future grid-connected solar projects on the island.
Implementation of the Project/Activity

Solar Head of State and its partners Free Island Energy and Noah Energy will install a rooftop grid-connected solar photovoltaic system using panels donated by Trina Solar and Inverters donated by Enphase Energy. Additional financial support was received from Sungevity and the California Clean Energy Fund.

Capacity

The installation of this project will use a local installation company and some off-island experts will be brought in to provide training. Training in maintenance is also given to grounds staff of Government House. Local services have been used in every possible aspect of the project, and the training should increase capacity of installation crew for future projects.

Governed

Solar Head of State (SHOS) is a non-profit coordinating the installation. Donations (financial and in-kind) are arranged by this organization and SHOS works with the Government of Saint Lucia to install the test project and ensure media focus.

Partners
Government of Saint Lucia, Solar Head of State, Carbon War Room, Free Island Energy, Noah Energy, Sungevity

Goal 7

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 7

7.1

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.1.1

Proportion of population with access to electricity

7.1.2

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

7.2

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.2.1

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

7.3

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.3.1

Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

7.a

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
7.a.1

International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

7.b

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

7.b.1

Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

Name Description
Installation of solar panels on Government House, Saint Lucia
In-kind contribution
Panels from Trina Solar, Inverters from Enphase Energy
Staff / Technical expertise
Installation services from Noah Energy and Free Island Energy
Financing (in USD)
10000
Staff / Technical expertise
Project management by Solar Head of State
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Action Network
Small Island Developing States
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Timeline
01 January 2016 (start date)
01 October 2016 (date of completion)
Entity
Solar Head of State
SDGs
7
Geographical coverage
Castries, Saint Lucia
Countries
N/A
Contact Information

James Ellsmoor, Director of Project Development

jellsmoor@solarheadofstate.org