NASSAU, BAHAMAS- EA Energy has moved into the construction phase of two landmark hybrid power plants in Abaco and Eleuthera, a project set to end years of crippling electricity outages and fuel economic growth across the islands according to the company.
With environmental approvals secured and financing finalised, site-clearing operations have begun, to be followed by full-scale construction in the coming weeks.
The new plants—adjacent to Bahamas Power & Light’s Wilson City Power Plant on Abaco and Hatchet Bay Power Station on Eleuthera—will integrate liquefied natural gas (LNG), solar photovoltaic systems, and battery energy storage to create resilient micro-grid generation.
“EA Energy is proud to reach this pivotal milestone. With financing secured and permits in hand, we are moving full speed ahead to deliver the reliable, cost-effective energy these islands deserve,” said Erold Farquharson, CEO of EA Energy. “This is not just an investment in infrastructure, it’s an investment in people, in businesses, and in the long-term prosperity of Abaco and Eleuthera. By the end of 2026, it is our intention to make load shedding due to power generation loss a thing of the past—that’s the standard of service we’re committed to providing.”
Minister of Energy and Transport Jobeth Coleby-Davis called the projects a clear demonstration of the Government’s commitment to cleaner, more efficient and sustainable power generation.
“By embracing hybrid technology, we are not only improving the reliability and affordability of power for Abaco and Eleuthera, but we are also taking a meaningful step toward reducing our dependence on imported fuels and cutting our carbon emissions, which is a pledge made by this administration,” she said. “This is the kind of progress that delivers real benefits to the Bahamian people and our environment.”
The plants are expected to resolve long-standing power supply challenges that have hindered residents and businesses for years.
“For far too long, residents of Eleuthera have endured the frustration and economic strain caused by unreliable electricity. This project marks a turning point,” Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs and MP for Central and South Eleuthera Clay Sweeting said. “These new facilities will not only bring reliable, affordable energy to our communities, they will also fuel economic growth, create jobs, and give our young people more reasons to build their future right here at home. This is progress you can see, and it’s the kind of progress we are committed to bringing to every corner of The Bahamas.”
Construction will generate about 38 full-time jobs—22 in Abaco and 16 in Eleuthera. The plants are scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026, with operations starting shortly after.
EA Energy, a Bahamian-Turkish joint venture between Verdant Limited and Consus Energy, was awarded the projects following a competitive bidding process under the Government’s 2023 Request for Proposal for energy sector modernization. The company holds the mandate to supply consistent, dependable electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Abaco and Eleuthera.
