Governor Bryan Showcases U.S. Virgin Islands’ Renewable Energy Progress at Global Island Summit in Nevis

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took the stage at this year’s Global Sustainable Island Summit in Nevis to highlight the U.S. Virgin Islands’ progress in sustainable energy and infrastructure development, while urging deeper regional collaboration among Caribbean nations. In his address on Friday, Governor Bryan noted the territory’s success in securing substantial federal support for its energy transformation. “While other islands are still searching for funding, the U.S. Virgin Islands has been fortunate to receive unprecedented support from the federal government—more than $23 billion in total investment, including $2 billion dedicated specifically to energy transformation,” he said. The governor pointed to the territory’s use of public-private partnerships as a cornerstone of its progress, highlighting the 115-megawatt solar and battery storage project launched in collaboration with VI Electron. “This project not only brings clean, renewable energy to our islands,” he said, “but it doe...