NV GEBE researches alternative energy options. Results expected later this year
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SINT MAARTEN – At a recent press conference, NV GEBE’s Chief Financial Officer Rene Gartner says the company is looking into alternative energy by carrying out an assessment. The results of the assessment are expected during the fourth quarter of 2015 (October-November). The results of the assessment will be presented to the board of supervisory directors.
The assessment will be looking at trends and developments in fuel, engines and alternative energy options (solar, wind, geothermal, waste to energy). The introduction of alternative energy is expected to lead to a reduction in costs and further improve services to the community.
One of the options being explored for alternative energy is using government buildings and the power plant at Cay Bay.
An area that needs to be regulated is solar energy with respect to the relationship between private users and the public grid system of NV GEBE.
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