Renewable Energy
Tapping into the power of our local sunshine, wind, and other renewable sources, the BVI is building a resilient energy future, reducing our reliance on imported fuels and paving the way for a greener territory.
OPPORTUNITY
The BVI is uniquely positioned to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. By leveraging our natural resources, we can achieve energy independence and protect our pristine island environment for future generations.
OUR APPROACH
Green VI connects experts, communities, and government to implement sustainable energy solutions, focusing on education, policy advocacy, and community-based pilot projects to drive widespread change.
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
Demonstration Projects
We demonstrate and catalyse alternative and cleaner energy solutions to show what is possible as we transition away from fossil fuels to cleaner power sources and technologies. Demonstration projects include: A Solar Tree: Grid tie Solar Project; Electric Vehicles; Biofuel (Used Vegetable Oil); Anaerobic Digester.
Advocacy & Research
Green VI has been a driving force for clean energy in the BVI, working to legalize renewable energy and secure grid-tie frameworks. We continue to champion policies that support rebates, tax incentives, and import exemptions for sustainable energy technologies. We are also looking at ways to manage the waste streams from these technologies, including lithium-ion batteries.
EDUCATION
Green VI delivers hands-on clean energy education across the BVI, empowering schools, youth centers, and local communities with the knowledge to drive sustainable change. Our educational efforts showcase real-world renewable applications—linking classroom learning to interactive site visits at our solar-powered EcoParks and solar-charged electric vehicle fleet. To complement school energy audits and retrofits, we engage students in the practicalities of energy efficiency and are actively exploring future solutions for managing renewable waste streams. By connecting big-picture technology with daily island life, we inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to lead the Territory toward a clean energy future.
At our EcoParks, solar power directly powers daily operations while demonstrating practical clean technology for island environments. On Tortola, a grid-tied solar system directly charges our electric vehicles and runs our industrial recycling equipment. On Virgin Gorda, our fully off-grid EcoPark showcases complete energy independence—proving that remote facilities can run reliably on renewable power alone. Together, these sites serve as living models of how solar power reduces island fossil fuel reliance, cuts carbon emissions, and builds long-term climate resilience across the Territory.
Green Schools
Through our partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Green VI is transforming local schools into sustainable, energy-efficient learning environments. Under the SMART Schools initiative, we have conducted energy audits and retrofits across 14 public schools—upgrading lighting, improving cooling systems, and integrating energy-saving practices into daily school life. Our ultimate goal is to equip every public school in the Territory with solar energy systems, turning roofs into clean power generators while teaching students firsthand how renewable energy builds a cleaner, more resilient future for our islands.
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DEMONSTRATIONS
We demonstrate and catalyse alternative and cleaner energy solutions to show what is possible as we transition away from fossil fuels to cleaner power sources and technologies. Demonstration projects include: A Solar Tree: Grid tie Solar Project; Electric Vehicles; Biofuel (Used Vegetable Oil); Anaerobic Digester.
ADVOCACY & RESEARCH
Green VI has been a driving force for clean energy in the BVI, working to legalize renewable energy and secure grid-tie frameworks. We continue to champion policies that support rebates, tax incentives, and import exemptions for sustainable energy technologies. We are also looking at ways to manage the waste streams from these technologies, including lithium-ion batteries.
EDUCATION
Green VI delivers hands-on clean energy education across the BVI, empowering schools, youth centers, and local communities with the knowledge to drive sustainable change. Our educational efforts showcase real-world renewable applications—linking classroom learning to interactive site visits at our solar-powered EcoParks and solar-charged electric vehicle fleet. To complement school energy audits and retrofits, we engage students in the practicalities of energy efficiency and are actively exploring future solutions for managing renewable waste streams. By connecting big-picture technology with daily island life, we inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to lead the Territory toward a clean energy future.
ECOPARKS
ECOPARKS
At our EcoParks, solar power directly powers daily operations while demonstrating practical clean technology for island environments. On Tortola, a grid-tied solar system directly charges our electric vehicles and runs the industrial recycling equipment and daily operations. On Virgin Gorda, our fully off-grid EcoPark showcases complete energy independence – proving that remote facilities can run reliably on renewable power alone. Together, these sites serve as living models of how solar power reduces island fossil fuel reliance, cuts carbon emissions, and builds long-term climate resilience across the Territory.
GREEN SCHOOLS
Through our partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Green VI is transforming local schools into sustainable, energy-efficient learning environments. Under the SMART Schools initiative, we have conducted energy audits and retrofits across 14 public schools – upgrading lighting, improving cooling systems, and integrating energy-saving practices into daily school life. Our ultimate goal is to equip every public school in the Territory with solar energy systems, turning roofs into clean power generators while teaching students firsthand how renewable energy builds a cleaner, more resilient future for our islands.
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SOLAR INSTALLATIONS
SOLAR TREES INSTALLED
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
SOLAR PROJECTS
Our solar projects serve as visible, real-world examples of how clean energy directly powers essential island infrastructure. On Tortola, our grid-tied installation powers industrial recycling equipment and charges our electric vehicle fleet, while on Virgin Gorda, our fully off-grid EcoPark demonstrates total energy independence. We also bring clean technology into public spaces through our Solar Tree in Noel Lloyd Park – an off-grid installation featuring advanced Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) “leaves” that allows residents to charge devices directly from the sun. Together with our drive toward 100% solar-powered public schools, these demonstration sites give our community a tangible, inspiring roadmap for cutting fossil fuel reliance and embracing a renewable future.
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER
At our Virgin Gorda EcoPark, we demonstrate how local organic waste can be transformed into valuable, renewable resources. Using an off-grid HomeBiogas anaerobic digester, natural micro-organisms break down food scraps and organic material in an oxygen-free system. This closed-loop process generates two essential outputs: clean, renewable biogas for cooking and a nutrient-rich liquid bio-fertilizer to nourish our soils. It is a practical, nature-based bio-solution that diverts waste from landfills, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthens island self-reliance.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
As part of our demonstration projects, Green VI’s zero-emission Electric Vehicle fleet proves that clean transportation is a practical, cost-effective reality for the BVI. Operating on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda, our 100% electric Nissan Leafs run entirely free of imported fossil fuels, gas, oil, and tailpipe emissions. Powered directly by our solar systems, these vehicles require less maintenance while drastically reducing running costs and contributing to a quieter, cleaner island environment. Furthermore, as our fleet ages, we are pioneering battery-refurbishment initiatives to show how these vehicles can be given a second life with upgraded cells or repurposed into stationary energy storage.
Water
The BVI demonstrates international best practice by continuing the long-standing tradition of rainwater harvesting, a practice woven into our history and embedded in the territory’s planning regulations. Through Town and Country Planning, most residential buildings are legally required to include cisterns, ensuring a decentralized water supply that showcases a time-tested solution for island living. We have successfully installed rainwater harvesting systems at fourteen schools, providing a reliable source of water specifically for their school gardens. We have also established sustainable water harvesting systems at our EcoParks. Together, these developments showcase how we continue to adapt traditional resilience for a sustainable future.