BPL COO Anthony Christie Underscores Resilience and Clean Energy Future at Abaco Business Outlook 2025
- BPL committed to delivering more reliable power in Abaco by summer 2026.
- Customer base rebounded to 8,367 accounts (92% of pre-Dorian levels).
- Peak summer demand reached 23.5 MW, reflecting strong economic recovery.
- New generation investments: Man-O-War Cay (1.7 MW), Little Grand Cay (750 kW), Hope Town & Guana Cay standby units.
- Hybrid Energy Project at Wilson City: 14.7 MW gas + 8.7 MW solar + 5 MWh battery storage.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2025
Abaco, The Bahamas — Anthony Christie, Chief Operating Officer of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), has assured Abaconians that the company is committed to providing a more stable and reliable power supply by summer 2026.
While participating in a panel on “Delivering High Quality and Sustainable Infrastructure: Challenges, Constraints & Solutions” at the 2025 Abaco Business Outlook, Christie said:
“I can assure Abaco that we are going to have a better summer [next year] than this summer. We are going to build for better, reduce the outages, and maintain our energy supply as best we can until the new facilities are in place.”
As power demand increases, BPL must continue to invest in a more sustainable power grid. As of August 31, 2025, BPL was serving 8,367 customers in Abaco—92% of pre-Dorian levels—with peak summer demand reaching 23.5 MW, reflecting the island’s strong economic recovery.
Tourism on the island is also rebounding, with overall arrivals in 2025 increasing by 10.5% compared to pre-Dorian levels, according to the Ministry of Tourism. This surge further underscores the need for reliable energy, as resorts, marinas, and other businesses cannot properly serve tourists without consistent power.
BPL has already taken concrete steps to strengthen reliability. Recent investments include:
- Expanding Man-O-War Cay’s generation capacity from 600 kW to 1,700 kW, enabling service to surrounding cays.
- Installing a 750 kW generator in Little Grand Cay in August 2025.
- Adding new standby generation for Hope Town and Guana Cay to reduce reliance on rentals.
Christie emphasized that these upgrades will deliver a more resilient grid and ultimately lower bills for businesses and residents.
“We are adding a lot of technology to our systems, which will help us operate more efficiently. Operating at the highest efficiency means reduced cost for BPL and lower bills for consumers.”
He also pointed to the Hybrid Energy Project in Great Abaco, which combines 14.7 MW natural gas, 8.7 MW solar, and a 5 MWh battery storage system interconnected at Wilson City Power Station. This project will reduce fuel dependence, enhance grid resilience, and advance BPL’s shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy mix.
Regional Manager Marvin Green, who was also in attendance, reinforced this message:
“For a long time, investors have complained about the unstable power supply in Abaco. We feel good to know that we are moving in a direction where we can answer those cries by supplying sustainable and reliable power.”
BPL’s active participation in the Bahamas Business Outlook franchise reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of The Bahamas, ensuring energy remains a foundation for development across the archipelago.
Media Contact
Tajaro HudsonPublic Relations Officer
Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd.
tohudson@bplco.com
