Addressing Island Energy Challenges with Tailored Green Power Solutions
As a typical island nation, Grenada has long faced the dual pressures of energy supply and climate challenges. The country relies on imported diesel for 80% of its electricity, with residential electricity prices as high as $0.38 per kilowatt-hour. This high-energy-consumption, high-cost energy structure severely constrains local economic and social development. At the same time, the humid and high-temperature environmental conditions, along with climate issues such as sea-level rise and extreme weather, impose stringent demands on the stability and adaptability of energy infrastructure.
As a leading domestic smart grid company, Dongfang Electronics has been deeply engaged in the fields of microgrids and new energy for many years, accumulating substantial technical expertise and project experience. In response to Grenada’s unique national conditions and environmental characteristics, the company has developed a tailored, highly adaptable photovoltaic energy storage system. It utilizes corrosion-resistant and highly stable photovoltaic components to ensure the long-term, reliable operation of the equipment in the island environment. With a daily power generation and storage capacity of 10-15 kilowatt-hours, this system can fully meet the daily electricity needs of ordinary local households, fundamentally alleviating the practical challenges of high costs and limited access to electricity for residents.
To ensure efficient operation and maintenance after the project's implementation, Dongfang Electronics has established a professional technical team to provide local users with comprehensive operational training. This training covers core aspects such as equipment startup and shutdown, daily inspections, maintenance, and safety protocols, empowering users to master system operation skills and ensuring the sustained and stable benefits of green energy for the community.
Government-Enterprise Collaboration Bridges Gaps for Tangible Zero-Carbon Outcomes
In recent years, Dongfang Electronics has actively promoted the implementation of the international zero-carbon island cooperation initiative, releasing a cooperation plan for power system construction in island nations and proactively expanding the overseas zero-carbon energy market. In early 2025, Yantai City signed a memorandum of understanding with St. George's, the capital of Grenada, designating Dongfang Electronics as the implementation partner for the construction of local smart resilient grid infrastructure and photovoltaic energy storage projects. With the collaborative efforts of all parties, the project was delivered efficiently. This not only marked a critical leap from proposal to practice in international zero-carbon island cooperation but also demonstrated the firm commitment of Chinese enterprises to achieving the "dual carbon" goals. It serves as a practical example of how government-enterprise collaboration can empower global green and low-carbon development.
Expanding into Global Island Markets to Drive Worldwide Green Transformation
Energy shortages and climate vulnerability are common challenges faced by island nations, creating an urgent need for green transformation. Dongfang Electronics has developed a mature microgrid solution featuring core technologies such as integrated grid-forming control and intelligent Energy Management Systems (EMS). This solution enables seamless switching between grid-connected and off-grid modes, efficiently integrates renewable energy, and is well-suited for island environments. It is cost-effective, easy to maintain, and has already been successfully deployed in over a hundred islands (and countries) worldwide.
Looking ahead, Dongfang Electronics will continue to leverage its technological expertise, resources, and experience. By partnering with leading enterprises in sectors such as seawater desalination and low-carbon tourism, the company will support countries in achieving a balance between ecological conservation and economic development. Through these efforts, Dongfang Electronics is committed to contributing to the global realization of the "dual carbon" goals and advancing the cause of green transformation.
