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Bonaire: Powered by Nature
A realistic pathway to fossil-free electricity
Reliability first • Tariff stability • Local benefits

Powered by Nature A practical path to clean, reliable island electricity.

A staged infrastructure program combining utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, battery storage, and grid modernization — designed to deliver stability, affordability, and measurable impact.

~150 GWh/yr island electricity demand (planning basis)
~90 MWp utility-scale PV
~60 MWp rooftop PV
~200 MWh battery storage (BESS)

Reliability & Resilience

Grid stability, modern protection, dispatchable storage, and operational controls designed for island conditions.

Long-term Affordability

Reduce exposure to oil price volatility, improve efficiency, and stabilize tariffs with a phased delivery model.

Local Value Creation

Training, jobs, and community access programs so the transition benefits residents and businesses.

Program status & delivery progress

Moving from feasibility into structured delivery — with phase gates, a working team, and active stakeholder alignment.

Progress

Feasibility & technical basis

Completed
Feasibility Study (Phase 1) completed; demand & system modelling established; initial solution architecture defined.

Governance & program setup

Active
Core project team established; advisory network engaged; delivery framework defined (phase gates, risk controls, reporting).

Stakeholder alignment

In progress
Conversations underway with key stakeholders; benefits translated into actionable goals; inputs incorporated into the roadmap.

Financing & structuring

In progress
Early-stage investor conversations initiated via trusted network; financing structure and term sheet outline in development; program entity/SPV in preparation.

Where we are now

Phase 1 feasibility has been completed, including demand analysis, system modelling, and initial solution architecture. The program is now transitioning into structured delivery — with governance formalized, a core project team active, and early-stage financing discussions underway.

Next 90 days

  • Confirm Phase 2 scope & KPIs (MW/MWh per year + reliability metrics)
  • Finalize term sheet outline and financing structure
  • Validate priority sites and grid/BESS sizing assumptions
  • Publish a formal program update for stakeholders
Planning basis figures are provided for transparency. Final phase-by-phase capacity, CapEx ranges, and KPIs will be confirmed as part of structured Phase 2 development and financing alignment.
This program is designed around Bonaire-specific grid realities and delivered through structured phase gates to reduce risk, build confidence, and demonstrate measurable impact.

The Masterplan

A structured 5-year pathway toward fossil-free island electricity — delivered through phase gates to de-risk execution, unlock early wins, and scale with confidence.

Program

System pillars

• Utility-scale PV deployment
• Distributed rooftop solar expansion
• Grid-scale & distributed BESS integration
• EMS / SCADA modernization
• Protection & control upgrades
• Islanding & black-start resilience capability

Roadmap (phase-gated)

Phase 1 — Baseline, controls & quick wins

Data validation, grid fixes, initial storage/control upgrades, and immediate reliability improvements.

Phase 2 — Scale solar + storage

Accelerated PV deployment and BESS rollout for frequency support, peak shaving, and system stability.

Phase 3 — System optimization + grid services

Dispatch optimization, storage integration, advanced grid services, and performance tuning.

Phase 4 — Optimization & reliability hardening

Redundancy upgrades, black-start capability, resilience strengthening, and long-term O&M readiness.

Planning basis figures are provided for transparency. Final phase-by-phase capacity, CapEx ranges, and KPIs will be confirmed as part of structured Phase 2 development and financing alignment.

Key targets & outcomes

What “success” means in measurable terms: capacity, storage, stability, and community impact.

Targets

Utility PV

~90 MWp total build-out (phased). Designed with curtailment-aware dispatch and grid services.

Rooftop PV

~60 MWp expansion across homes & businesses with safe interconnection standards.

BESS

~200 MWh storage for frequency, peak, spinning reserve replacement, and resilience.

Reliability KPIs

Fewer outages, improved frequency control, and grid protection modernization (Phase 1 unlocks).

Cost stability

Lower dependence on imported fuels reduces volatility and supports long-term tariff stability.

Community impact

Solar-for-All pathways, training programs, and local supply chain participation.

Project planning & current status

High-level view of what’s underway now — details are shared in the full pack on request.

Planning
Workstream Focus Output Phase Status
Feasibility Study — Phase 1 Technical + economic basis Masterplan dataset 1 Completed
Program team & governance Execution readiness Operating framework 1–2 Active
Stakeholder alignment Utility / public / community Scope + constraints 1–2 In progress
Financing & structuring Structure + term sheet Investment pathway 2 In progress
Phase 2 — site validation & sizing PV sites + BESS sizing Permitting-ready scope 2 In preparation
We deliberately keep this page high-level. The full deck includes numbers, timelines, delivery partners and risk controls.

Invest

For partners and investors: structured delivery, transparent reporting, and phase-gated risk management.

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Partnership

Technology providers, EPC partners, and local delivery capacity.

Project finance

Structured pathways aligned with asset lives and risk controls.

Impact alignment

Measured outcomes for reliability, cost stability, and community value.

To request the full information pack, use the contact form. We typically share detailed materials under NDA.

Community

A transition that works for everyone — access, affordability, and local capability building.

Local benefits

Solar-for-All

Access models such as pay-as-you-save, leases, targeted subsidies, and community solar options.

Jobs & training

Installer pathways, O&M training, apprenticeships, and local contractor development.

Transparency

Regular updates, milestones, and measurable KPIs for reliability, cost stability, and impact.

Contact

General questions, partnerships, and information pack requests.

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