Solar Energy and the Bahamas Power Grid

--~-- Storm-ravaged Bahamas is rebuilding its power grid with emphasis on solar energy. But the Bahamas has found a ray of hope - specifically, a solar array - that can help its islands survive future hurricanes. And in the process, it may have important lessons the rest of the world should learn, as Mother Nature continues to brew devastating storms like Hurricane Dorian. Dorian slammed into the northern Bahamas. It was the fifth Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in just the last three years. Before that, there hadn't been a single "Cat-5" storm in nearly a decade. There's a growing consensus among scientists that climate change is what's making hurricanes stronger and more destructive. That's very bad news for the Bahamas, a string of more than 700 low-lying islands stretching from Florida nearly down to Cuba, in the heart of what's come to be known as "Hurricane Alley." The push to build storm-proof solar microgrids in the Bahamas began in 2017 after Hurricane Irma, another Category 5 storm, tore through tiny Ragged Island, at the southern tip of the island chain. "After Ragged Island was devastated, I made a statement: Let us show the world what can be done," Prime Minister Minnis said. "We may be small, but we can set an example to the world." Minnis said it's his goal to make Ragged Island a green island. This microgrid will produce enough electricity for Ragged Island's roughly 100 residents. The prime minister calls it a laboratory for the solar future. The past is a diesel generator needing boats to deliver fuel from hundreds of miles away, a system Whitney Heastie says is "a nightmare." It's possible that over in Great Abaco we could put, you know, a solar array, 18 acre. That power is piped through... preferably a new undersea cable to the island. And that could be a main source of our power. It is believed that this would be enough to power the island. The Bahamas' goal is to produce 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Thanks for visiting this channel. To subscribe, go here: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g To search for excursions worldwide, go here: https://www.partner.viator.com/en/81039 Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://bit.ly/chilliescruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Chillies Cruises FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chilliescruises/posts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chilliefalls/ Business Email: chilliefalls@gmail.com Disclaimer: This video description contains affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on one of the product links, we may receive a small commission. This help supports our channel and enables us to continue to making videos for you to watch. Thank you for the support!