Jamaica is preparing to launch a competitive tender for 220 MW of renewable energy capacity integrated with 110 MW of battery energy storage. The procurement aims to strengthen grid stability, improve energy security and accelerate the country’s transition towards 50% renewable electricity generation by 2030.
The Government of Jamaica is preparing to launch a competitive tender for the development of 220 MW of renewable energy capacity integrated with 110 MW of battery energy storage, marking one of the country’s largest clean energy procurement initiatives to date.
The tender forms the second tranche of Jamaica’s renewable energy procurement programme and is designed to accelerate the country’s transition towards a more resilient and sustainable electricity system. The programme will invite developers to establish utility-scale renewable energy projects paired with battery storage systems to enhance grid stability and support the integration of variable renewable energy.
Under the proposed procurement, developers will bid for 220 MW of renewable generation capacity alongside 110 MW of battery energy storage. The integrated approach is intended to improve system flexibility, strengthen energy security and provide a more reliable electricity supply during periods of fluctuating renewable generation.
The initiative builds on the strong response to Jamaica’s first renewable energy auction, which attracted significant developer interest and was reportedly oversubscribed several times. Encouraged by the success of the initial round, the government is expanding the scale of procurement to encourage further investment in solar and other renewable energy technologies while promoting greater private sector participation.
Jamaica has set a target of generating 50% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. Achieving this objective will require substantial additions of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage capacity, supported by continued investment in transmission infrastructure and grid modernisation.
The upcoming tender is expected to create opportunities for renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and energy storage providers seeking to participate in the Caribbean’s growing clean energy market. The inclusion of battery storage reflects the increasing emphasis on dispatchable renewable power capable of improving grid reliability and supporting higher renewable energy penetration.
As Caribbean nations continue to expand their renewable energy portfolios, Jamaica’s latest procurement programme highlights the region’s growing focus on energy resilience, decarbonisation and long-term electricity security. The 220 MW tender is expected to attract fresh investment and accelerate the country’s broader clean energy transition.