25/07/2026
Building Local Capacity for the Operation & Maintenance of the Limlair Solar PV Plant in CARRIACOU.
Another important milestone has been achieved in the reconstruction of the Limlair Solar PV Plant in Carriacou, as the project advances towards full operation.
With construction of the facility now completed, the past week has focused on critical testing and commissioning activities to ensure that the reconstructed solar PV system is operating safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required technical standards.
These activities culminated in a comprehensive capacity development and technical training session conducted by Smart Energy, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor responsible for the reconstruction of the facility.
The training provided key stakeholders with practical knowledge and technical guidance on the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the solar PV plant, helping to strengthen local capacity for the effective and sustainable management of this important renewable energy asset.
Representatives participating in the training included: GRENLEC, Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable ENERGY, Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique AFFAIRS and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
The completion of construction, together with ongoing testing, commissioning and stakeholder training, represents a significant step towards the return of the Limlair Solar PV Plant to full operation following the extensive damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
The reconstructed facility will play an important role in increasing renewable energy generation in Carriacou, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthening the resilience of the island’s electricity system.