Aim: To enhance public safety and visibility at bus stops, while simultaneously reducing electricity costs and promoting environmental sustainability.
Agency: GoSVG
Project Cost: $2,859.00
Background:
In an effort to promote clean and sustainable energy solutions in public infrastructure, the Energy Unit of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines initiated the “Catch Di Ray: Sun-Stop Initiative” — a solar-powered bus stop lighting project. The initiative is designed to enhance public safety and visibility at bus stops, while simultaneously reducing electricity costs and promoting environmental sustainability.
Under this project, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems utilizing repurposed panels from the Bequia Desalination Plant will be installed at selected bus stops across the country. Each system includes energy-efficient LED lighting, battery storage, and an automatic dusk-to-dawn control mechanism, ensuring functionality throughout the night without drawing from the national grid.
The long-term goal is to equip all bus stops nationwide with solar lighting, contributing to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ national energy and climate resilience targets, and supporting its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development.
Status:
- A request for quotation was done and a quotation was received for the Peter’s Hope bus shed - the first proposed bus shed to be done under this initiative.
- A contract was signed with a qualified firm to carry out the works. Works have been completed on the first bus stop thus far.