Islands in the Sun: The solar power deployment initiative at the University of the Virgin Islands

Abstract

This article discusses the distributed solar power deployment initiative at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). It is an ongoing project that will deploy 3.3 MW of solar power at UVI. The project needs, benefits, design, and financing for the initiative are discussed. UVI is located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A brief introduction to the U.S. Virgin Islands is presented first, providing background information on the energy need and why the solar power deployment initiative is necessary for UVI.