Basseterre to utilise wind and geothermal energy

The government of St Kitts and Nevis says it\'s working towards having a significant mix of cheap renewable energy in the next two years.



The move is aimed at reducing the price of electricity in the country.



Energy Minister Earl Asim Martin says a local company, North Star St Kitts Ltd, will soon be required to supply eight megawatts of wind generated electricity.



The energy minister says wind testing done at a site earmarked for wind farm development shows a very strong potential for wind electricity generation.



A geothermal energy project in Nevis is also expected to play a role in the federation’s energy needs.