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Sol Ecolution playing a key role towards transitioning to low carbon and renewable energy solutions
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October 14, 2021 – The Sol Group (Sol), the leading provider of energy solutions in the Caribbean, is excited to announce a major step towards further energizing the region with the launch of a low carbon and renewable energy division: “Sol Ecolution”. Sol Ecolution was launched at the recent CARILEC (Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation) conference, with the purpose of delivering on Sol’s commitment to energize the communities we serve by facilitating the development of diverse renewable and low carbon energy solutions.

With a long history and deep understanding of the Caribbean energy eco-system, Sol Ecolution is uniquely positioned to support our customers, stakeholders, and communities through this transition. Our capabilities include financing, logistics, technical expertise, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction services. Sol Ecolution is excited to leverage these capabilities to support the transition towards lower carbon and renewable energy solutions across the region.

Sol Ecolution has started deploying solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in a retail service station in Barbados and is currently assessing an additional 29 pilots in retail stations spanning Barbados, St. Maarten, Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico. Over the next few years, it will expand further to include our company-owned retail and terminals networks.  Our offices in St. Maarten and our Bermuda terminal will also be producing PV energy in the short term and we expect to install at least 5 more megawatts (MW) of PV energy generation on commercial scale systems across our offices and unused land from our terminals. Beyond deploying solar technology on assets.

“We are excited by the opportunity to play a key role in enabling sustainable energy solutions in the communities in which we live, work and play, now and for generations”, said Christophe Zyde, Vice President Corporate Development and Sol Ecolution. “Sol is actively engaged in discussions with its utility and commercial customers to identify opportunities to facilitate the development of renewable energy for third party use across the region”, added Zyde.

Dami Adesegha, Group Manager of Sol Ecolution stated, “While we are in the early stages of this promising journey, we see this as a long-term initiative that will play out over decades, and we have committed a significant amount of capital over the next several years to support this initiative”.

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The Sol Group of companies operates in 22 countries across the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Sol supplies fuels, lubricants, bitumen and LPG through an extensive service station network, with marine, aviation and commercial operations in the Caribbean.

For further information, please contact:

Dami Adesegha

General Manager

Sol Ecolution

Sol Renewables SEZC | Antilles Trading Company SEZC

Address: Ground Floor BritCay House, 236 Eastern Ave.

Mailing: 10 Market Street, Suite 935

Grand Cayman, KY1-9006

Cayman Islands

+1 (345) 525 5552 mobile

+1 (345) 749 0025  fax

[email protected]

http://www.solpetroleum.com

www.facebook.com/solpetroleum

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Sol Ecolution playing a key role towards transitioning to low carbon and renewable energy solutions
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St. Maarten, October 14, 2021 – The Sol Group (Sol), the leading provider of energy solutions in the Caribbean, is excited to announce a major step towards further energizing the region with the launch of a low carbon and renewable energy division: “Sol Ecolution”. Sol Ecolution was launched at the recent CARILEC (Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation) conference, with the purpose of delivering on Sol’s commitment to energize the communities we serve by facilitating the development of diverse renewable and low carbon energy solutions.

With a long history and deep understanding of the Caribbean energy eco-system, Sol Ecolution is uniquely positioned to support our customers, stakeholders, and communities through this transition. Our capabilities include financing, logistics, technical expertise, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction services. Sol Ecolution is excited to leverage these capabilities to support the transition towards lower carbon and renewable energy solutions region-wide, including St. Maarten.

Sol St. Maarten stands by its commitment to deliver reliable energy solutions to commercial and retail customers, under the highest safety standards and a robust portfolio of proprietary and licensed products including Sol Go Further High-Quality Fuels, Sol Gas, Sol Shops, Sol Aviation, Sol Marine and Mobil Lubricants. “Between 2015 and 2025, Sol has committed an investment of over US$66M into the St. Maarten economy, through capital investment and community support. We are excited by the opportunity to play a key role in enabling sustainable energy solutions in St. Maarten now and for generations”, said Robert James, General Manager, Sol St. Maarten.

Dami Adesegha, Group Manager, Sol Ecolution stated, “While we are in the early stages of this promising journey, we see this as a long-term initiative that will play out over decades, and we have committed a significant amount of capital over the next several years to support this initiative”.

Given the region’s untapped low carbon and renewable energy potential, as well as the initiatives of the Caribbean governments and utilities to significantly boost low carbon and renewable energy penetration, it is clear that the energy mix within the Caribbean will shift significantly over the next 10 to 20 years. 

Sol Ecolution has started deploying solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in a retail service station in Barbados and is currently assessing an additional 29 pilots in retail stations spanning St. Maarten, Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico. Over the next few years, it will expand further to include our company-owned retail and terminals networks. Our offices in St. Maarten and our Bermuda terminal will also be producing PV energy in the short term and we expect to install at least 5 more megawatts (MW) of PV energy generation on commercial scale systems across our offices and unused land from our terminals. Beyond deploying solar technology on assets, Sol is actively engaged in discussions with its utility and commercial customers to identify opportunities to facilitate the development of renewable energy for third party use across the region.

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The Sol Group of companies operates in 22 countries across the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Sol supplies fuels, lubricants, bitumen and LPG through an extensive service station network, with marine, aviation and commercial operations in the Caribbean.

For further information, please contact:

Robert J. James

General Manager

Sol Antilles N.V.

Cole Bay Depot

Cay Bay Road # 26

Cay Bay

St. Maarten

+1(721) 544-3739 phone

+1(721) 544-3323 fax

+1(721) 520-0515 mobile

[email protected]

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ALTA welcomes The Sol Group
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Panama – July 11, 2018 – The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport  Association (ALTA) continues strengthening its presence in The Caribbean and today welcomes Sol Aviation Services Limited as a new Affiliate Member.
With the commitment of connecting the region by air, Sol Aviation Services Limited is the company of The Sol Group of companies that supplies jet fuel and aviation gasoline to the commercial and general aviation sectors of the Caribbean region.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, ALTA’s Executive Director, comments: “ALTA consolidates collaborative efforts across the entire Latin American and Caribbean region. Today we welcome Sol Aviation Services Limited with great enthusiasm as we are sure that its presence in the association will bring much value to continue developing aviation within The Caribbean and generating economic and social benefits for its nations”.
Gerard Cox, CEO of The Sol Group stated, “ALTA and Sol are important members of the aviation industry in the Caribbean and we are enthusiastic about our affiliation with ALTA and its associate members. This alliance enables us to collaborate, to share opportunities for synergies on safe and efficient practices, and to continue to fuel the growth in the region.”
 About The Sol Group and Sol Aviation Services
The Sol Group is one of the biggest conglomerates in the Caribbean region. By providing fuels, lubricants, LPG products and an extensive network of service stations, Sol enables the energy that keeps the heart of our region beating. Sol is the largest petroleum marketing company in the region and is committed to supporting and empowering the communities in which it operates.
With operations spanning across twenty-two territories, Sol’s highly qualified team reflects the talent, spirit and diversity of the region. Sol serves a wide range of commercial customers who are involved in shipping, luxury boating, aviation, mining, trucking and fleet operations, as well as families and individuals – hard working men and women who need a reliable partner to fuel their vehicles, homes and lives.
Sol Aviation Services Limited is present in Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, BVI, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Vincent, maintaining international safety and quality controls that ensure smooth operations for our aviation customers and partners.
About ALTA
ALTA is a private non-profit association serving the airline industry whose objective is to develop safer, more efficient and sustainable aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean. ALTA coordinates collaborative efforts among all industry stakeholders, maximizing the impact that aviation has on the economic and social growth of the region for the benefit of the industry, countries, and populations served by air transport.
www.alta.aero

Panamá – 11 de julio, 2018 –  La Asociación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Transporte Aéreo (ALTA) continúa fortaleciendo su presencia en El Caribe y hoy da la bienvenida a Sol Aviation Services Limited como nuevo Miembro Afiliado.
Con el compromiso de conectar la región por aire, Sol Aviation Services Limited es la compañía de El Grupo Sol que suple combustible para aviones (Jet Fuel) y gasolina de aviación para los sectores comerciales y general de aviación de la región del Caribe.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director Ejecutivo ALTA, comenta: “ALTA consolida esfuerzos colaborativos a lo largo de toda la región Latinoamericana y del Caribe. Hoy damos la bienvenida a Sol Aviation Services Limited con mucha satisfacción, pues estamos seguros de que su participación en ALTA será de mucho valor para continuar desarrollando la aviación en El Caribe y generando beneficios económicos y sociales para sus naciones.”
Gerard Cox, CEO de El Grupo Sol dijo, “ALTA y Sol son miembros importantes de la industria de aviación en el Caribe y estamos entusiasmados por nuestra afiliación con ALTA y sus miembros asociados. Esta alianza nos permite colaborar, compartir oportunidades de sinergias en prácticas seguras y eficientes, y continuar impulsando el crecimiento en la región.”
Acerca de El Grupo Sol y Sol Aviaviation Services Limited
El Grupo Sol es uno de los mayores conglomerados en la región del Caribe. El servicio de combustibles, lubricantes, productos de GLP y una amplia red de estaciones de servicio proporcionan la energía que mantiene el corazón de nuestra región latiendo. Sol es la empresa de comercialización de petróleo más grande de la región y está comprometida en apoyar y empoderar a las comunidades en las que opera.
Con operaciones que abarcan veintitrés territorios, el equipo altamente calificado de Sol refleja el talento, el espíritu y la diversidad de la región. Sol atiende a una amplia gama de clientes comerciales que participan en operaciones de envío, navegación de lujo, aviación, minería, transporte terrestre y flotas, así como a familias y particulares: hombres y mujeres trabajadores que necesitan un socio confiable que impulse a sus vehículos, hogares y vidas.
Sol Aviation Services Limited está presente en Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, Islas Vírgenes Británicas, República Dominicana, Gran Caimán, Guadalupe, Martinica, San Cristóbal, St. Lucía, San Martín y San Vicente, manteniendo controles de seguridad y calidad internacionales que aseguran una operación segura para los clientes y aliados de aviación.
Acerca de ALTA
ALTA es una asociación privada sin fines de lucro al servicio de la industria aérea cuyo objetivo es desarrollar una aviación más segura, eficiente y sustentable en América Latina y El Caribe. ALTA coordina esfuerzos colaborativos a lo largo de toda la cadena de valor maximizando el impacto que tiene la aviación en el crecimiento económico y social de la región para el beneficio de la industria, las naciones y las poblaciones servidas por el transporte aéreo.
www.alta.aero 

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