JPS Solar PV Park III is a 50MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Jamaica. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2022 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Solar PV | 50 | – | 50 | Announced | Jamaica | Jamaica Public Service |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Jamaica Public Service.
JPS Solar PV Park III is a ground-mounted solar project.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2022. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
About Jamaica Public Service
Jamaica Public Service Co Ltd (JPS) is an integrated electric utility which generates, procures, transmits, distributes and supplies electricity. It generates electricity from various sources including steam, gas turbines, diesel, combined cycle, hydropower and wind; and procures energy from independent power producers. The company also operates power stations, hydro electric plants and wind farms. JPS offers AMI metering and smart metering installation services. It distributes power to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers. The company works in partnership with Government Electrical Inspectorate, Jamaica Energy Partners, The Jamaica Private Power Company, Wigton Wind Farm, and Jamalco. JPS is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica.
Methodology
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