Belize Solar Electric System

Does Belize use solar power?

Belize uses solar power on a smaller scale, with the Government having installed solar micro-grids and solar-powered streetlights in rural communities not yet connected to the national grid. The Government of Belize, along with Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), intends to launch a pilot project introducing electric vehicles.

Will Belize Electricity compensate you for excess solar energy?

The hope is that through regulations, Belize Electricity Ltd will have to compensate you for excess solar energy flowing to the grid during the day and off-set it against the electricity you are drawing from the grid at night; however, the reality today is the opposite.

Who is Belize Electricity Limited?

Belize Electricity Limited is the primary distributor of electricity in Belize, Central America. We deliver safe, reliable and sustainable energy solutions to enhance the quality of life and the productivity of enterprise and to support national development.

Will the government of Belize invest in solar energy?

The Government of Belize intends to encourage investment in utility solar-energy facilities. However, it has not yet publicly announced a request for proposals. On a smaller scale, the Government of Belize has installed solar micro-grids and solar-powered streetlights in rural communities not yet connected to the national grid.

Does the University of Belize have a solar system?

The University of Belize has a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that supplies 0.1% of the country’s electricity supply.

What is the cost of electricity in Belize?

Belize’s utility rates are approximately $0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is lower than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh due to existing renewable energy projects, but still high compared with U.S. mainland rates.