As of 2024, about 18% of Jamaica's electricity comes from renewables, primarily wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources. The Wigton Windfarm in Manchester, the largest in the English-speaking Caribbean, is a symbol of this progress. This is the Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2023 for Jamaica. The ERC also includes sectoral data and information on policies and regulations; workforce; training and capacity building; and related areas. Additionally, the country has seen significant investments in. Jamaica has set an ambitious target to generate 30% of its energy from local renewable sources, such as hydro, wind and solar power by 2030. The wind farm was honored with a 2016 Impact Award. Year Year Year Year Year Year. at is widely used and readily available. With the increase in renewable energy production, especially wind and solar energy, integrating battery energy storage is expected to be the most cost-effective option for adding mor harge) for lead acid batteries is ~ 80%. For a Li-ion battery it is ~ 92%.
