BELIZE

Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. The population of Belize is 419,199 with the capital being Belmopan. However, the largest city is Belize City with a population of 54,000.

 

Belize has a high solar potential and set a renewable energy mix target of 85% by 2033. Presently Barbados’ energy mix is comprised of 53% renewable energy. Its electrical demand peaks at 104MW and its electricity prices are below that of most countries relative to the rest of the Caribbean.

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Solar energy generation presents an opportunity to achieve Belize energy goals, lower the cost of electricity, reduce its carbon footprint and reduce its annual dependence on about 65,040,000 liters of imported oil for electricity alone.