Renewable Energy

Jamaica Surpasses 100 MW of Wind Power

Recently, two new wind farms (Wigton III and BMR) were commissioned onto the Jamaican electricity grid with a combined capacity of 60 megawatts (MW). This pushes the paradise Island beyond the 100 MW mark, now having total installed capacity of 102 MW. The Wigton III Wind FarmWigton III is a 24 MW wind farm owned and operated… Continue reading Jamaica Surpasses 100 MW of Wind Power

Renewable Energy

OUR’s Response to Xenogy on 37 MW Project Selection

May 25, 2016 Mr. Courtney Powell Founder & Chief in Editor XenogyRE Renewable Energy Blog Please see O.U.R.’s responses to your correspondence requesting clarification: 1. On the 27th of January 2016 the OUR reported to have received a total of 17 bids in a media release titled: "OUR GETS 17 RENEWABLE ENERGY BIDS". However, in… Continue reading OUR’s Response to Xenogy on 37 MW Project Selection

Renewable Energy

Xenogy Writes to the OUR on 37MW Project Selection

Director, Consumer & Public Affairs Office of Utilities Regulation 36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10, 3rdFloor PCJ Resource Center Dear Mrs. Grinam Nicholson, Firstly, we would like to congratulate your organization for having successfully completed the most recent round of the initial request for 115 MW of renewable generating capacity. Secondly, we would like to query… Continue reading Xenogy Writes to the OUR on 37MW Project Selection

Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Wind Turbines – I’m a Big Fan!

The Wind Turbine is Renewable Energy biggest fan and I am a fan of wind turbines! Now since we are on the topic of fans, I decided to share with you the answer to a burning question I had some time ago regarding wind turbines. My mind boggling question was, "why don't the turbines behave like a… Continue reading Wind Turbines – I’m a Big Fan!

Economics, Energy, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid

XenogyRE – humble beginnings

The motivation to start xenogy really originated out of my love for and interest in energy - clean, renewable and sustainable energy - and thus the name. My primary interest in energy sprung from my love of physics and by extension electronics and electrical, all of which I was exposed to at Holmwood Technical High… Continue reading XenogyRE – humble beginnings