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barbadostoday. bb > 04/20/2026 > tariff-battle-looms-over-350m-green-hydrogen-plant

Tariff battle looms over $350m green hydrogen plant

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (538+ words) Barbadians will be able to own nearly one-third of a $350 million hybrid renewable energy power plant that promises more stable electricity bills but not necessarily cheaper ones, Barbados TODAY can reveal exclusively. The plant, jointly owned by Hydrog'ne de France…...

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barbadostoday. bb > 04/14/2026 > exclusive-solar-backlog-battery-storage-now-national-security-matter

Exclusive: Solar backlog, battery storage "now national security matter

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (552+ words) A backlog of solar installations and the global scramble for battery storage technology have been elevated to a matter of "national security, Minister of Energy Kerrie Symmonds has told Barbados TODAY exclusively. The declaration has also triggered an "aggressive restructuring…...

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barbadostoday. bb > 03/15/2026 > car-barbados-launches-new-electric-and-hybrid-models-amid-rising-fuel-costs > amp

Car Barbados launches new electric and hybrid models amid rising fuel costs

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (235+ words) The Musso pickup truck With fuel prices rising due to the conflict in Iran, Car Barbados is offering Barbadians an electric option that could reduce running costs. The dealership has expanded its lineup with the launch of two new KGM…...

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barbadostoday. bb > 01/09/2026 > barbados-clean-energy-drive-faces-funding-risk

Barbados" clean energy drive faces funding risk

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (722+ words) The renewable energy industry could take a major hit as key sources of international funding come under threat following Washington's withdrawal from dozens of multilateral organisations, a leading industry consultant has warned. Energy consultant and former president of the Barbados…...

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barbadostoday. bb > 01/02/2026 > transport-board-bolsters-maintenance-amid-electric-bus-rollout

Transport Board bolsters maintenance amid electric bus rollout

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (424+ words) The Transport Board is ramping up maintenance efforts as the state-run bus company fully transitions to renewable energy with 35 new electric buses added to its fleet, a $21m investment aimed at boosting rural services and efficiency. Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw…...

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barbadostoday. bb > 05/29/2025 > first-100-electric-pickup-makes-regional-debut-in-barbados

First 100% electric pickup makes regional debut in Barbados

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (312+ words) Vision Equipment Supply Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of the Caribbean's first fully electric pickup truck, made possible through a strategic partnership with Geely Auto Group, one of the world's top 10 automotive manufacturers and a Fortune 500 company for…...