InterEnergy Group expressed his solidarity with the people of Jamaica after the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissathe most intense phenomenon to make landfall since NOAA has kept records.
The Group, which operates 350MW of installed capacity in Jamaica, reported that the Eight Rivers Solar Park (Paradise Park), of 52 MWp and located in Westmoreland, suffered catastrophic damage due to winds exceeding 300 km/h.
The company announced a comprehensive plan reconstruction to restore its generation capacity and strengthen the infrastructure in the face of extreme weather events.
What is the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the operations of InterEnergy Group?
“Our priority will always be our people and the communities where we operate. In Jamaica we have seen the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity and we are committed to recovery of the country,” he declared. Rolando González Bunsterpresident and CEO of InterEnergy Group. “We will rebuild Eight Rivers Park immediately, stronger, safer and more resilient.”
Despite the impact of the hurricane, the thermal plants Doctor Bird I and IIWest Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) and Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC) continue to operate normally, contributing 250MW to the electrical system. InterEnergy He highlighted that these units have reaffirmed their importance for the country’s energy stability at critical times.
He wind farm of the Group in St Elizabeth is in assessment to resume operations when it is safe to do so.
What actions are you taking? InterEnergy Group for recovery and community support?
InterEnergy indicated that it coordinates actions with international organizations of attendance to support the most affected communities, as it has previously done in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, in Puerto Rico after Hurricane María and in the Dominican Republic after Hurricane Fiona.
González Bunster pointed out that in each country where the Group operates it maintains a commitment firm with development, sustainable progress and energy security.
