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BELCO already has renewable energy generation The Government recently announced that it plans
partners. These include the solar finger installation at to introduce a Bill to facilitate renewable energy
the airport, residential and commercial roof top solar, technology developers testing their products in
the Tynes Bay waste-to-energy facility and in future, Bermuda. As an industry stakeholder we look
any successful Regulatory Sandbox technologies. forward to participating in consultation on this.
BELCO understands the need for renewable sandbox
Working in partnership with these entities, and any technologies, such as wave technology, to develop
future renewable energy projects, will be critical as and demonstrate their viability in a regulated
BELCO continues to manage its electrical network environment. It is critical that BELCO is involved as a
that transports energy from its point of generation stakeholder and included in conversations to build
to the homes and businesses of our customers. This a working relationship and ensure cohesive decision
process happens under the transmission distribution making so we can help bring these technologies
and retail (TD&R) licence issued by the Bermuda on-line in a manner that is safe, cost-effective and
Regulatory Authority. The TD&R licence authorises protects the reliability of electricity for the island.
the holder to transmit, distribute and retail electricity
as well as purchase electricity from bulk generation There are many factors to be considered to ensure
licensees and distributed generators. energy generated by renewable sources is reliable.
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