Electricity
WEB is the distributor of electricity on Bonaire. We are responsible for the electricity grid and the supply of electricity to households and businesses. Together with parties from the Netherlands, the US and the region we are working on an energy transition necessary for a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy supply.
Sustainable production
Energy producer ContourGlobal generates energy on Bonaire from wind energy, solar energy and fossil fuel. Nature is our greatest possession. By using wind and solar energy, we burden our nature less. We also become less dependent on fossil fuel.
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Optimal energy mix
Bonaire’s electricity supply consists of a combination of renewable and conventional energy sources. ContourGlobal generates electricity using wind energy, solar energy, and diesel generation, supported by battery storage. WEB Bonaire is responsible for the distribution of electricity across the island.
In recent years, renewable generation capacity has been further expanded. In addition to the existing wind farm at Morotin and the solar installation at Barcadera, a large-scale solar park has now been commissioned. This solar park has a capacity of approximately 5.3 MW and forms part of ContourGlobal’s hybrid energy infrastructure on Bonaire. In addition, the system has approximately 11.1 MW of wind power capacity and 14 MW of battery storage.
The combination of wind energy, solar energy, battery storage, and conventional generation makes it possible to integrate a larger share of renewable energy into the electricity system while maintaining the reliability of the electricity supply.
Bonaire’s energy transition continues to progress. Plans include the further expansion and modernization of renewable generation capacity, including the renewal of the Morotin wind farm in 2027.
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Partners
The American company Contour Global is the energy producer on Bonaire, with production facilities at Karpata and Barcadera and at Morotin. WEB collaborates closely with the Dutch network operator Stedin, that shares its knowledge and expertise to optimize the electricity grid on Bonaire.