A new chapter begins in Jamaica’s renewable energy story as InterEnergy Group finalizes its acquisition of the Paradise Park solar facility in Westmoreland — the island’s largest photovoltaic plant to date.
Once under the control of Eight Rivers Energy Company (EREC), with ties to global firms NEOEN and MPC Caribbean Clean Energy, Paradise Park has been delivering clean energy to the national grid since 2019. Generating more than 80 GWh of electricity annually, the 51 MWp plant has long been touted as the country’s most affordable renewable energy source.
The acquisition signals more than just a transfer of ownership — it’s part of InterEnergy’s broader regional strategy to expand its clean energy footprint across the Caribbean and Central America. The group, which already maintains a 250 MW thermal portfolio in Jamaica, now boasts over 85 MW in renewable capacity on the island, reinforcing its role in the nation’s evolving energy mix.
“This isn’t just another power asset — it’s a beacon of what the future must look like,” said Dr. Wayne McKenzie, InterEnergy Jamaica’s Country Manager. “We’re bridging reliability and innovation by pairing our thermal backbone with growing renewable contributions.”
For InterEnergy Group, headquartered in the Dominican Republic, this move aligns with a long-term goal: to drive regional decarbonization without compromising energy stability. The company now counts renewable and low-emission sources as responsible for more than 80% of its 2.5 GW total energy portfolio, a figure spread across diverse markets such as Panama, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands.
Chairman and CEO Rolando González Bunster emphasized the broader mission: “With Paradise Park, we’re investing not just in solar panels and land, but in a better tomorrow — for Jamaica, for the Caribbean, and for the planet.”
As global energy markets shift and small island states like Jamaica navigate the twin pressures of climate vulnerability and energy independence, InterEnergy’s growing regional influence reflects a model many will be watching closely: one that marries sustainability with scale.
