Renewable systems rise 13 percent, energy shift still slow

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Renewable energy adoption in The Bahamas is accelerating, but the country remains overwhelmingly dependent on fossil fuels, according to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Plan.

The report shows a 13 percent increase in renewable energy systems installed in 2025, alongside a 9 percent rise in total generating capacity—signalling steady but modest progress toward national energy goals.

A total of 483 systems are now in operation nationwide, including 366 residential installations with a combined capacity of 3,137 kilowatts, and 117 commercial systems delivering 9,686 kilowatts. Combined, these systems account for 12,823 kilowatts of capacity.

The vast majority of installations are concentrated in New Providence, which accounts for 428 systems. Eleuthera follows with 28, and Abaco with 11, highlighting uneven adoption across the islands.

Despite the growth, renewable penetration remains low. The report notes that nearly 100 percent of the country’s electricity demand in 2025 was still met by fossil fuels.

At the utility scale, independent power producers accounted for 10 megawatts of installed renewable capacity, while an additional 70 megawatts came from non-IPP sources. Battery energy storage capacity stood at 47 megawatt-hours.

URCA says new residential and commercial frameworks are now in place to support private solar installations, allowing users to offset their own energy needs and export excess power to the grid—part of a broader push to advance the National Energy Policy.

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