BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE government of St Kitts and Nevis has revealed that plans are on the front burner for the construction of a waste-to-energy plant and discussions are being held with a potential investor to institute a factory to produce solar panels in the Federation.
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas made this disclosure yesterday (Apr. 9) to the nation during his 2013 Budget Presentation in the St. Kitts and Nevis House of Assembly.
“Mr. Speaker, our development has brought with it an increase in the amount of solid waste produced by households and commercial entities while there is limited scope for waste disposal using traditional means.
“Therefore, I am pleased to inform you that my Government has included Waste-to-Energy as a viable option to fossil fuel energy generation. We are currently encouraged by the formation of a new joint venture initiative between Nanovo Energy Incorporated and a local company, NICOL International Services.”
PM Douglas explained that the facility would be constructed over a biennium period in the vicinity of the Landfill at Conaree
“It is anticipated that the plant will be built over a two-year period in the vicinity of the Conaree Landfill and would utilise180 tons of waste per day to generate up to 14 megawatts of power, which will be sold to the St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited for distribution to consumers.
“We have also held discussions with a potential investor to establish a factory that will produce solar panels right here in our Federation. Both of these initiatives will provide employment options for our citizens as the economy continues to expand and evolve.”
Dr. Douglas also revealed the objective of the National Energy Policy.
“The goal of our National Energy Policy therefore is to transform St. Kitts and Nevis into a country where sustainable, clean, reliable and more affordable energy sources are developed and used.
“In an effort to advance this goal, we have continued to explore opportunities where alternative energy and energy-saving technologies can be integrated into the daily operations of businesses, households and community life.”
