The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through its Department of Environment, has officially launched the application phase for its innovative Solar Street-Light Program. This sustainability project, supported through cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, represents a significant step in the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure development.
Eligibility for the program extends to various organized community entities including registered community groups, faith-based organizations, agricultural associations representing local farmers, and private educational institutions. Successful applicants will be awarded comprehensive solar lighting kits featuring high-intensity 8,000-lumen solar street lights mounted on eight-meter poles with arms. Each complete system includes photovoltaic panels, storage batteries housed in weatherproof enclosures, and all necessary mounting hardware and assembly components.
While the government provides the equipment through this initiative, recipients assume responsibility for installation expenses. Limited logistical support for transportation may be available upon specific request and approval, according to program guidelines.
Prospective participants must complete official application documentation accessible through the Department of Environment’s digital portals. The administration has established a substantial application window, with all submissions due by February 20, 2026.
This program constitutes a core component of Antigua and Barbuda’s strategic national framework aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption and fostering sustainable community infrastructure development across the dual-island nation.