KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Department of Local Government on October 7 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Green RG Management LLC (Green RG) for the company to test its solar technology in Jamaica.
The tests, which will be carried out at certain local government facilities, and other public entities, are to determine the feasibility and suitability of the technology to the Jamaican environment, and examine prospects that such innovations could present.
The move is in support of the government’s focus on increasing the use of alternative, affordable energy sources, as articulated in the National Energy Policy 2009-2030 and First Action Plan 2009-2012.
Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, Shahine Robinson, speaking at the signing ceremony, said that the project, which is at no cost to the government, will see also Green RG providing solar energy solutions to schools, infirmaries and government businesses on a pilot basis.
