Wärtsilä's BESS Spearheads Curaçao's Net Zero Drive

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Curacao is striving to move forward on its path to achieving net zero emissions with the installation of Wärtsilä's Advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) This 25 MW / 25 MWh system commissioned by Aqualectra demonstrates the steps taken bold move to a clean, sustainable Caribbean island

With Aqualectra's commitment to affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly electricity, BESS promises to transform the island's energy landscape by reducing the cost of production on the project, integrating renewable energy and reducing CO2 emissions, is set to be a beacon of sustainability in the state of Curaçao.

Wärtsilä’s GEMS digital energy platform incorporates the intelligence of the grid, ensuring efficiency, reliability and energy delivery efficiency. With its ability to reduce the risks of energy shortages and blackouts, BESS paves the way for uninterrupted power supply while accommodating renewable energy fluctuations

Scheduled for delivery in Q1/2025 and projected to be fully operational in Q2/2025, Curaçao’s journey to net zero is well underway. This partnership between Aqualectra and Wärtsilä highlights the transformative nature of green energy solutions in addressing climate change.

As the global community rallies behind the zero-carbon goal, Curaçao stands as proof of what can be achieved by investing in renewable energy infrastructure. By embracing innovation and collaboration, the island sets a challenging example for others to follow in the race for a sustainable future.

Reaching each milestone, Curaçao brings the vision of a purely empty future closer to reality. As other communities watch its progress, progress towards a greener, cleaner planet accelerates, giving future generations hope.