ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Barbuda Energy Resilience
This project will improve the resilience of the electricity distribution network in Barbuda and provide more inclusive access to modern electricity services for Barbudans. The project will underground 8 km of transmission and distribution mains; provide backup power for key public buildings by installing hybrid solar systems; and provide reconnection support for customers who remain disconnected following the 2017 hurricane.
UKCIF grant £2.8mn (US$3.8mn)
US$ 4.3mn
Antigua and Barbuda US$0.4mn
1,000 residents will benefit from improved reliability of energy supply.
200 households will also benefit from direct connections to the grid.
December 2019 Project approved
October 2020
July 2021
June 2022
Engineering design consultants engaged
Start of construction
End of construction
Codrington Lagoon
CDB grant US$0.1mn
Codrington
Indian Cave Darby Cave
Bryant Cave
Underground Feeders New Power Station Site Existing Power Station Site Reconnection Support Programme Area
This project has been made possible through a grant from the United Kingdom Government under the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), which provides grant funding for climate-resilient infrastructure projects to encourage growth and to support improved livelihoods, poverty reduction and safer conditions for residents. UKCIF is administered by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). June 2021
Contacts
Antigua Public Utilities Authority Winston Whyte, Project Coordinator Email: winston@apua.ag
Caribbean Development Bank Andrew Dupigny, Head, Infrastructure Partnerships, Office of the Vice-President (Operations) Email: dupigna@caribank.org