Wind and Solar Energy

holliesfan · 11-05-2009, 01:07 PM

What are the prospects for introducing wind and solar energy to the island? It seems Aruba is an ideal candidate for such technology since it has so many days of sunshine and tropical wind. With the high cost of energy on the island, I would think homeowners would be chumping at the bit to have solar panels installed on their roofs. And I can just see those wind fans now, spinning day and night as the ocean breezes brush up against them. I wonder what the Aruban government's position might be on this technology. Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

*Arubalisa* · 11-05-2009, 02:51 PM

Wind Turbines on the way!

Solar Hot Water Heater

"Proven Energy, the worldwide leading provider of robust, reliable wind turbines announces the appointment of Engysol NV as a distributor in the Caribbean."
http://www.provenenergy.co.uk/proven_energy_news0026.php

Enz · 11-05-2009, 09:13 PM

I had the same thoughts! Google Windpark Aruba.

*Andrea J.* · 11-05-2009, 09:34 PM

enz
welcome to the forum

since you are doing house renovations are you putting in any wind or sun technology devices?

lizzardo · 11-06-2009, 08:58 AM

Most Arubans don't even use water heaters here since the water system is gravity fed and is warm already. We don't have "cold" water here but
warm/hot water is more of the norm so I think that is why you don't
see solar water heaters so much here.

The general store by pricemart does now sell turbines (have one
outside their store) but not really sure of the technology.

SanNic is the expert on that subject!

11-05-2009, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
holliesfan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	Wind and Solar Energy What are the prospects for introducing wind and solar energy to the island? It seems Aruba is an ideal candidate for such technology since it has so many days of sunshine and tropical wind. With the high cost of energy on the island, I would think homeowners would be chumping at the bit to have solar panels installed on their roofs. And I can just see those wind fans now, spinning day and night as the ocean breezes brush up against them. I wonder what the Aruban government's position might be on this technology. Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

11-05-2009, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,602 Images: 68	Wind Turbines on the way! Solar Hot Water Heater "Proven Energy, the worldwide leading provider of robust, reliable wind turbines announces the appointment of Engysol NV as a distributor in the Caribbean." http://www.provenenergy.co.uk/proven_energy_news0026.php __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

11-05-2009, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Enz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Windpark Aruba I had the same thoughts! Google Windpark Aruba.

11-05-2009, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	enz welcome to the forum since you are doing house renovations are you putting in any wind or sun technology devices? __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

11-06-2009, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 402	Most Arubans don't even use water heaters here since the water system is gravity fed and is warm already. We don't have "cold" water here but warm/hot water is more of the norm so I think that is why you don't see solar water heaters so much here. The general store by pricemart does now sell turbines (have one outside their store) but not really sure of the technology. SanNic is the expert on that subject! __________________ Beautiful house in Arashi for sale! www.arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org