The Belize solar initiative deploys modular utility-scale PV arrays—starting with 20 MW in the vicinity of Orange Walk equipped with integrated battery storage to meet a 21 MW PPA—and adds further 20 MW farms for domestic supply, each site scalable to 50 MW. Developed in partnership with Creative Solar USA and executed by White Sands Energy, these installations deliver clean, dispatchable daytime power, diversify the country’s renewable mix, and strengthen both national grid stability and critical loads like the Kaia Energy data center.
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor cells, typically made from silicon. When sunlight hits the solar cells, it creates an electric field that generates direct current (DC) electricity. This DC power is converted to alternating current (AC) through inverters for use in the electrical grid. Unlike thermal solar systems that heat water, PV systems generate electricity directly from light energy and can produce power even on cloudy days, though at reduced capacity.
Solar PV provides daytime peak power generation that perfectly complements the 24/7 baseload power from geothermal and waste-to-energy. While geothermal and W2E provide consistent power regardless of weather, solar PV delivers maximum output during peak electricity demand periods (typically midday). This hybrid approach creates a complete renewable energy solution: geothermal (continuous baseload), waste-to-energy (dispatchable baseload), and solar (daytime peak), reducing the need for fossil fuel peaking plants.
The project involves a utility-scale grid-connected solar PV system with integrated battery storage. This large-scale installation feeds directly into Belize's electrical grid and is designed to provide daytime peak power generation that complements the baseload power from geothermal and waste-to-energy. The utility-scale design allows for optimal grid integration, professional operations and maintenance, and maximum economic efficiency as part of the integrated renewable energy system.
Belize's tropical location provides excellent solar resources, with potential for 4.5-6.0 kWh per kW of installed capacity daily. A 30 MW solar installation could generate approximately 45-65 GWh annually. Output factors include: solar irradiance levels (very good in Belize), temperature (high temperatures slightly reduce efficiency), shading, panel orientation and tilt, system losses, and weather patterns. Belize's consistent sun exposure makes it ideal for solar PV integration.
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