Saint Lucia Going Green with Wind & Solar Power – an Example for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism

St. Lucia renewable energy from wind and sun

The St. Lucia Government announced recently that it already has two government agencies now equipped with solar power and that by 2020 35% of its electricity will be from renewable sources which will include use of abundant natural resources like the wind and sun.

“The transition to renewable power sources is a fundamental component of the energy security and price stability thrust of the government of St. Lucia,” Prime Minister Kenny Anthony’s administration said.

The Government is also planning on reducing public-sector energy consumption by 20 % in the nest 5 years.

This is on the heals of having received funding for its Geothermal Resource Development Project which got $2.8 million in grants from the World Bank and the New Zealand government last year.

Natural Approach to Sustainable Energy

These steps and plans show an enlightened approach to sustainable tourism and economic development in the Regions. The region is ideally disposed to wind and solar powered energy with more sunshine per year that most part of the world. Wind is also in good supply with the Caribbean Windward islands like Saint Lucia having the advantage of strong and consistent trade-winds throughout the year.

The same wind that powered the Santa Maria that brought Christopher Columbus, and after him the Spanish, French, Dutch, English and Africans to the islands of the Caribbean, is taking the leading role in proving renewable and clean energy for tourism and the economy of all Caribbean windward Islands. It is entirely fitting and most natural that the windward islands, discovered in the days of sail, should pioneer in using natures resources of wind and sun to power its energy needs into the future.

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St. Lucia Accommodation Pages Added

A Word on our Latest St. Lucia Accommodation Pages

At poinsettia our best reward is to see that you have a truly special holiday. Our guest are very special people who love what we do in making this an affordable and delightful villa apartment resort with all the comforts of home.

There are other self-catering accommodations on the island and we have created pages to help you compare those along with other luxury St. Lucia villas, villa resort and other forms of St. Lucia accommodation.

These pages are being developed as we speak. They are fairly complete but more useful tips and suggestion will be added. We are not in partnership and have no vested interest in any of the properties listed in the new accommodation pages. The properties are all hand picked for your to compare and enjoy. We go beyond looking at places to stay and in the St. Lucia Accommodation & Island Holidays – Check out our tips for places to eat, how to bus, taxi, drive and get around the island.

Of course we would love you to stay with us here at Poinsettia Ocean View villa resort in one of our spacious, safe and private villa apartment by the sea. There are many benefits as you will see.

– only 7 units means no crowds and a real sense of privacy and ownership
– gardens full of fruit and vegetables which we share with guests when in season
– professional and friendly staff to help you
– family owned and managed
– on site office with someone to help you plan and enjoy St. Lucia your holiday
– great value in self catering villa accommodation in a resort setting
– all resort amenities- pool, sunset terrace, gardens, gated, parking, wi-fi
– holiday with like minded independent travelelers

We know you will agree that for value in comfort space and location nothing compares. But our lifestyle holiday experience may not be for everyone and we fully understand that (see what we are Not) – That is why we have gone to great lengths to provide you with other options and alternatives for your stay in the beautiful Caribbean island, Saint Lucia.