The Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund has begun building solar projects through a $ 50 m collaboration with the United Arab Emirates . The partnership , which is funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development , will see a 900 kW solar plant and vehicle - charging facility built at the Bahamas ' national airport , while a 500 kW ground - mounted solar plant and a 350 kW charging - station carport will be built in Barbados . They will create jobs and reduce energy costs to stimulate the local economy, while also incorporating concrete measures to address the reality of climate and hurricane risk.” A 600 kW solar project connected to a 500 kWh lithium - ion battery will also be built in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines under the scheme .
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund has begun building solar projects through a $ 50 m collaboration with the United Arab Emirates . The partnership , which is funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development , will see a 900 kW solar plant and vehicle - charging facility built at the Bahamas ' national airport , while a 500 kW ground - mounted solar plant and a 350 kW charging - station carport will be built in Barbados . A 600 kW solar project connected to a 500 kWh lithium - ion battery will also be built in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines under the scheme .