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Belize Electricity Limited
Community and Society
Belize Advances Solar Power Plans with Major Utility Project Set for 2026
Belize is advancing its transition to renewable energy with the signing of a major power purchase agreement between Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and Blair Athol Power Company Limited. The deal paves the way for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar plant with a 1.5MW battery energy storage system in the northern Corozal District. Once completed, the project is expected to help reduce the country’s overall electricity costs.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker closer to being connected national electricity grid
The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is nearing completion of its long-term project to connect Caye Caulker to the national electricity grid. The milestone follows the installation of a submarine cable link between September 29th and October 1st in the vicinity of The Split area. The island is expected to be fully linked to the grid by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the existing generators currently supplying power to the island will be relocated to northern Caye Caulker, where they will serve as a backup system in case of a significant power outage.
Community and Society
BEL Provides Updates Following the Major Outage on Friday, September 26
At 1:52 p.m. on Friday afternoon, BEL experienced a sudden loss of supply from one of its major suppliers, Mexico's Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), following a major system collapse in the Yucatan Peninsula. At the time of the supply loss, CFE was carrying 46% of the total system load with the remaining load being supplied by BEL's Westlake Gas Turbine and the Fortis Belize and Hydro Maya hydroelectric plants. BEL's grid protection system activated immediately to restore the system balance by shedding load in various parts of the national grid. This resulted in outages in service areas countrywide except for Belmopan, Ladyville, and parts of San Ignacio and rural Belize District.
Government
PUC Final Decision Rejects BEL’s Proposal for Rate Increase
On June 12th, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Belize issued its final decision rejecting Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) proposal for an electricity rate...
Community and Society
BEL Hosts Media Workshop to Highlight 2025 Energy Plans and Smart Investments
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) hosted a Media Energy Workshop on May 15th at its Corporate Headquarters in Belize City, aiming to deepen the media’s understanding of Belize’s evolving energy landscape. The event brought together media professionals nationwide to discuss BEL’s 2025 Annual Review Proceeding (ARP) submission and the company’s strategic investments in modern energy infrastructure.
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.
