How much does electricity cost in Belize?

Belize’s utility rates are approximately $0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), lower than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh because of existing renewable energy projects, but still high compared with U.S. mainland rates.

What are the energy sources in Belize?

Figure 1: Belize's Energy Sources Breakdown - 2015 (source: Ministry of Energy With a history of development in Green economy, Belize has been powered by primarily renewable sources, namely Hydro Energy and Biomass Energy.

How can Belize achieve a low-carbon community by 2033?

This strategy estab-lishes a framework for transitioning Belize’s energy sector and recommends programs and action plans for achieving a low-carbon community by 2033 through improved energy eficiency and conservation measures as well as increased development of the country’s renewable energy resources.

What is the energy transition plan for Belize?

The government of Belize (GoB) has laid out its Gas and Electricity transition plan and goals, including an increase in renewables to 85% by 2033 and a reduction in energy intensity; energy intensity measures how much energy is required to produce one unit of economic output and is an indicator of climate change’s effects on economies.

What is solar power in Belize?

Solar Power refers to the capturing and conversion of sunlight to generate electricity. According to the Central America Solar Map, about 65% of Belize’s land area receives 5.0 to 5.5 Kilowatt hours (KWh) per square meter of sunshine per day (source: Belize National Energy Policy Framework 2011).

How much hydro power does Belize have?

At that time, the consultant found that Belize had approximately 70 MW of developable hydro potential, capable of yielding 330,000 MWh of annual energy. (source: Belize National Energy Policy Framework 2011) As of 2012, forty (40) percent of the country’s overall electricity consumption was powered by Hydro sources (a total of four dams).