Cayman
Islands

The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, encompasses 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman, the largest island, is known for its beach resorts. Cayman Brac is a popular launch point for deep-sea fishing excursions. Little Cayman is the smallest island. The population of the Cayman is 64,948 with the capital being George Town.

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Cayman has a high solar potential and set a renewable energy mix target of 100% by 2030. Presently Cayman’s energy mix is comprised of 2.6% renewable energy on the public grid. Its electrical demand peaks at 114MW and its electricity prices are high relative to the rest of the Caribbean.

 

Solar energy generation presents an opportunity to achieve Cayman’s energy goals, lower the cost of electricity, reduce its carbon footprint and reduce its annual dependence on about 140,580,000 liters of imported oil and diesel for electricity alone.