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Belize Electricity Limited
Sports
The Island League Football Tournament heads to semi-finals
After 10 weeks of intense football action, the Island League is nearing its championship. Four teams will compete in the first leg of the semi-finals at Ambergris Stadium on a date to be announced. Following this phase of the competition, the top teams will advance to the finals.
Community and Society
BEL participates in 2025 Caribbean Electric Utilities Services Corporation Lineworkers Rodeo
Belize was represented at the 2025 Caribbean Electric Utilities Services Corporation (CARILEC) Lineworkers Rodeo, which took place in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from April 25th to 27th. The country was represented by three power line technicians from Belize Electricity Limited: George Neal, Kareem Lopez, and Jeser Gonzalez. They competed against power line technicians from across the Caribbean. Ultimately, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) emerged as the top winner in both the Apprentice and Experienced Lineworker categories.
Community and Society
BEL requests electricity rate increase
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has officially requested an increase in electricity rates by filing a proposal with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on April 4, 2025. The proposal suggests raising the average price by three cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), changing it from $0.40 to a minimum of $0.43 per kWh. If approved, this increase would take effect on January 1, 2026, and remain in place until June 30, 2028.
Community and Society
Weather to blame for recent power outages in San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) issued an official statement on Tuesday, April 8th, explaining the cause of a series of power outages in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, that occurred the day before. These outages affected island customers for several hours, from Monday night to Tuesday morning. They were attributed to light rain, excessive dust, and salt contamination at the company’s substations and related infrastructure.
Community and Society
BEL Manages Power Restoration Following System-Wide Outages in San Pedro Caused by Dust & Salt Contamination on Power Infrastructure
On Monday, April 7, 2025, we experienced a series of system-wide outages in San Pedro affecting customers on the island between 6:35 p.m. last night to 4:38 a.m. this morning. The primary cause of the outages was light rain mixing with excessive dust and salt contamination at our substations, equipment, and supporting structures, causing “tracking.” This means electricity leaks from the energized equipment to the ground, causing electrical faults and outages.
Community and Society
BEL reassures San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker have reliable energy supply
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has significantly improved power reliability in San Pedro Town, particularly with the commissioning of a Mobile Gas Turbine in September 2024. This turbine, which has a maximum capacity of 21 megawatts, is designed to meet the rising energy demands of the island community, which has been experiencing unprecedented power needs due to increased tourism and population growth.
Community and Society
BEL connecting Caye Caulker to National Grid via Submarine Cable
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is developing a project to connect Caye Caulker to San Pedro through a 34.5 kV submarine transmission line. This connection will integrate Caye Caulker into the national electricity grid, and the project is expected to be completed by July 2025.
Community and Society
Powering Progress in La Isla Bonita – BEL’s Battery Energy Storage System to Bolster Energy Reliability
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), in partnership with the Government of Belize and with funding from the World Bank, continues to work diligently on deploying a 10 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in San Pedro Ambergris Caye. The project will be developed at BEL’s property behind the BEL Substation on Pescador Drive, San Pedro, and is slated for completion by 2026.
