Solar Head of State partners with solar technology companies, local installers, major climate NGOs and foundations to offer well designed, professionally installed solar systems for the residences of heads of state or government around the world, in order to showcase and promote the use of the technology. This renewable energy revolution is not only essential but exciting and we want all of Jamaica to share in this vision and excitement.” What better way to start than with the solarization of Jamaica House. Wheatley declared, “With this vision in mind, the time has come to begin the transition. Therefore, the government must create a competitive energy environment”.Īnnouncing this project, Dr. As said in his 2016-2017 Sectoral Presentation speech that: “Everything we do as a country, must pass the litmus test and improve the Jamaican gross domestic product. Andrew Wheatley is passionate about the growth of the energy sector and understands the importance of renewable energy’s impact on an efficient economy. The Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. Jamaica House was built in Kingston to be the official office for the Prime Minister of Jamaica, after the country’s independence in 1962.
Islands like Jamaica are becoming leaders for demonstrating the deployment of solar technology, and I aim to lead by example, by installing solar PV on the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House.” Andrew Holness, said, “This project is symbolic of the renewable future we see for Jamaica and the Caribbean.