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Renewable Energy Training Lab

Wigton’s vision is to be a catalyst for increased usage of wind power and other renewable energies for electricity generation. In fulfillment of this goal, the company actively supports the growth of Jamaica’s renewable energy industry by developing human capital.

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Wigton Energy to build out 70MW of solar over the next two years
Wigton Energy to build out 70MW of solar over the next two yearsNovember 26, 2024Wigton Energy Limited (“WIG”) has advised that an Addendum to the Wigton Windfarm Limited (Wigton I) Generation Licence, 2023 has been executed between the Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (“Minister”) and WIG effective November 21, 2024.  The Addendum now provides for the generation of electricity under the Licence utilising solar power instead of wind power.   There has also been agreement on renaming the Licence to the Wigton Energy Limited Generation Licence, 2023. The change from wind power to solar power reflects the recognition by the Minister, and other key stakeholders, of the need to ensure the lowest cost of energy to rate payers, which may be achieved through the installation of solar technology. With the execution of this Addendum, WIG will continue its negotiations with the relevant key stakeholders in an effort to replace its 20.7MW wind energy generation facility with a solar energy generation facility. Below is a Press Release on the above: Press Release [...] Read more...
Wigton Energy Awarded 50MW Solar Project in Landmark 100MW Renewable Energy Bid
Wigton Energy Awarded 50MW Solar Project in Landmark 100MW Renewable Energy BidNovember 26, 2024Wigton Energy is proud to announce its success in the Generation Procurement Entity's (GPE) 100MW renewable energy tender. Following a rigorous selection process, Wigton Energy emerged as one of two entities awarded in the tender process. Wigton will install a 49.83MW solar energy facility in the parish of Clarendon, which, upon completion, will be the largest solar installation in Jamaica. This achievement further cements Wigton Energy's position as the leading renewable energy provider in Jamaica and theEnglish-speaking Caribbean. Press Release [...] Read more...
Wigton Energy Limited (“WIG”) – Change of Name Ceremony
Wigton Energy Limited (“WIG”) – Change of Name CeremonyNovember 19, 2024Wigton Windfarm Limited changed its name to Wigton Energy Limited on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (“JSE”), on November 8, 2024, with a celebratory Change of Name Ceremony held at the JSE, 40 Harbour Street, Kingston. Wigton Energy Limited will continue to trade under the ticker symbol WIG. [...] Read more...

Wigton Energy Limited

The largest wind energy facility in the English-speaking Caribbean

The wind farm currently comprises three plants; the 20.7 MW Phase I, which began operating in 2004, Phase II an 18 MW extension facility commissioned in 2010 and the 24 MW Phase III, which was commissioned in 2016 bringing the wind farm’s total capacity to 62.7 MW.

Since becoming operational, Wigton has reduced national oil consumption by close to 406,000 barrels which has saved Jamaica almost J$3 billion.

Wigton Energy Limited Scholarship

Wigton recognizes the need to foster economic development through education in Jamaica. The Company being mindful of the responsibility to give back to the community in which it operates has established the Wigton Windfarm Limited Scholarship with the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI, Mona) and the Northern Caribbean University (NCU).

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