Bahamas Grid Company Reports Strong Early Progress on Foundational Grid Upgrade Project

caribpr — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:14:00 +0000

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Six months after the launch of its Foundational Grid Upgrade Project and one year since providing restoration and maintenance activities, the Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) has released its first comprehensive Progress Metrics Report. The report highlights major upgrades to the transmission and distribution systems serving New Providence, paving the way for greater reliability, resilience, and power quality.

Early results show the project is already transforming electricity delivery, with outages declining sharply and thousands of customers now experiencing enhanced service quality.

Building a Stronger, More Resilient Grid

Progress on the $130 million initiative is well ahead of schedule—28% faster than planned—with major infrastructure improvements completed or underway:

144 new steel poles installed, replacing aging wooden structures and providing Category 5 hurricane-grade resilience.
153,120 feet of transmission cable reconductored with double-sized wire to accommodate future load growth and new generation sources.
42,240 feet of distribution cable reconductored to remediate system vulnerabilities and support expanding customer demand.
Three new substations under construction to enhance system protection and enable rerouting of power to prevent large-scale outages.

Leveraging Smart Technologies to Reduce Outages

The deployment of advanced grid technologies is delivering measurable results in outage reduction and faster response times:

47 IntelliRupters installed on high-risk feeders to reduce both the number of outages and the customers affected by them.
137,280 feet of OPGW fiber cable replaced to enable remote operations, protection devices, and the integration of smart technologies across the grid.
A new integrated Work Management System is being implemented to track upgrades and customer connections while providing real-time outage response — a first for The Bahamas.

Direct Public Benefits Already Visible

The positive impact of these upgrades is being felt by homes and businesses across New Providence:

49,000 homes in historically outage-prone areas are now experiencing far fewer interruptions.
16,000 homes have benefited from load-balancing efforts that improve power quality and extend the lifespan of home appliances.
Proactive patrols and maintenance on 70 circuit miles of high-risk areas are reducing potential storm damage before it occurs.
86% reduction in outages for customers downstream of IntelliRupters.

Six months into implementation, the Foundational Grid Upgrade Project is already delivering measurable reliability improvements, laying the groundwork for a more secure and sustainable energy system for New Providence.

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Bahamas Grid Company (BGC), established through a public-private partnership, is a wires company that operates and manages the transmission and distribution system (T&D System) – i.e., the poles, wires and substations that distribute power – across the island of New Providence in The Bahamas.

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Bahamas Grid Company Accelerates Recruitment to Strengthen New Providence’s Grid

caribpr — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:35:24 +0000

NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) has accelerated its recruitment drive, hiring 25 new employees since July 2025 across field operations, technical support, and corporate leadership. The expansion marks one of the most ambitious workforce growth initiatives in the local energy sector and supports BGC’s long-term goal of building a team of more than 150 employees.

The company’s 23 new Bahamian workers bring decades of expertise spanning construction, utilities, energy, and technical services. Among the new recruits are 11 former Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employees, strengthening BGC’s operational capacity as it continues to modernize New Providence’s grid.

“I’ve worked in the energy industry for over 30 years. I saw BGC and Pike work together and it made me start to dream again,” said Darrio, Manager of Field Operations. “I wanted that experience to be a part of my country’s development and clear the path for the younger Bahamians.”

The additions include:

Leadership & Management: Four senior leaders with a combined 100+ years of experience in energy, construction, and utilities.
Field Operations: Over 30% of the new hires are groundmen, the entry-level role for future line workers.
Specialized Roles: Experienced technicians and operators with nearly 70 years of combined industry expertise make up another 20% of the new workforce.
Foremen: Three new crew leaders with 90+ years of utility experience.
Warehouse & Procurement: Three new specialists to strengthen material and inventory management.

This recruitment push is part of BGC’s phased strategy to build a modern, resilient grid for New Providence. Alongside infrastructure upgrades to both the transmission and distribution systems, the company is investing heavily in recruiting, training and partnerships with local institutions to develop home-grown talent who will continue to manage New Providence’s grid.

“As a proud Bahamian and HR professional with international experience, I am excited to help shape the future of Bahamas Grid Company,” said Steven, Manager of Human Resources. “Our focus is on building a professional and hard-working culture where safety, innovation, and growth define how we work.”

BGC’s investment in both people and technology reflects its mission: to modernize The Bahamas’ energy infrastructure and to empower the Bahamian workforce that will sustain it for generations to come.

Website: https://bahamasgrid.net/

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Bahamas Grid Company Reports Strong Early Progress on Foundational Grid Upgrade Project

Bahamas Grid Company Accelerates Recruitment to Strengthen New Providence’s Grid