Jamaica Offshore Wind Feasibility Summary

A Report Issued for Public Release by the US Trade and Development Agency

October 2022

The following contains a brief summary of the study findings and conclusions

The complete report is attached below

The Study was sponsored by the Jamaican government and funded by the US Trade and Development Agency. It assessed the technical and economic feasibility of building a commercial scale (85 Megawatt) offshore wind farm off the south coast of Jamaica.

The completed Study was delivered to the Sponsor (USTDA) in 2021 and released in 2022. It assessed the feasibility of a commercial scale offshore wind farm in Jamaica and includes a full project plan as well as front-end engineering designs, costs, financing options, and long-term environmental and social impacts / benefits.

Study Tasks included:

• Wind resource assessments and energy output estimates

• Site Assessment and viability recommendation

• Technical design and logistics (Meteorological campaign design, system design, foundation design, grid interconnect analysis)

• Cost Estimates and Economic Analyses

• Financial modeling and project financing plan

• Policy, regulatory, legal review and license assessment

• Preliminary environmental and social impact assessment

• US Sources of supply

• Development Impact Assessment

• Implementation Plan

The study demonstrated that offshore wind is a reliable, renewable energy option for Jamaica and many other island economies thus reducing fossil fuel dependency and promoting local industries while avoiding land-based impacts.