Kingston, Jamaica. November 8, 2025 – InterEnergy Group has expressed its deep solidarity with the people of Jamaica following the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to make landfall in the country since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began keeping records.
The Group, which has 350 MW of installed capacity in Jamaica, reported that the 52 MWp Eight Rivers Solar Park (Paradise Park), located in Westmoreland, suffered catastrophic damage from the hurricane’s extreme winds, which reached more than 300 km/h (183 mph). In response to this, InterEnergy has announced a comprehensive reconstruction plan for the solar park, aimed at restoring its generation capacity, strengthening its infrastructure to withstand increasingly severe climate events, and actively contributing to Jamaica’s energy recovery.
This reconstruction will serve as a symbol of resilience and of InterEnergy’s unwavering commitment to Jamaica, a country where the Group has maintained a strategic and long-term presence.
“Our priority will always be our people and the communities where we operate. In Jamaica, we have witnessed the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and we are committed to supporting the country’s recovery with concrete actions,” said Rolando González Bunster, Chairman and CEO of InterEnergy Group. “We will immediately begin rebuilding the Eight Rivers Solar Park, in a stronger, safer, and more resilient way, reaffirming our commitment to the energy future of Jamaica and the Caribbean.”
Despite the hurricane’s impact, InterEnergy’s main thermal power plants in Jamaica, Doctor Bird I and II, West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) and Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC), remain in safe and stable operation, continuing to supply 250 MW of uninterrupted power to the national grid.
These plants have once again demonstrated their resilience and essential role in maintaining the security and stability of Jamaica’s power system, ensuring energy supply during critical moments and contributing to the country’s recovery process.
InterEnergy also reported that its wind farm in St. Elizabeth is being evaluated and will resume operations as soon as conditions are safe.
The Group is coordinating with international aid and cooperation agencies to channel assistance to the most affected areas and support the recovery of impacted communities, just as it did in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, in Puerto Rico in 2017 after Hurricane Maria, and in the Dominican Republic following Hurricane Fiona three years ago.
“In every country where InterEnergy operates, we are deeply committed to its development. We believe in sustainable progress that combines economic growth, energy security, and social well-being,” added González Bunster. The strength of InterEnergy’s operations in Jamaica — with plants that continue generating power reliably reflects the commitment and vision of a Group that sees energy as a driver of transformation, recovery, and hope.
