In an industry where typically only about three per cent of the workforce on such projects are women, the Power Up initiative proudly boasts more than 15 per cent female participation in its construction phase.

Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has commissioned four solar plants across its operations islandwide under a “Power Up” project it started three years ago with Soleco Energy.

The transition to renewable energy is necessary, as the consequences of inaction are “too grave to ignore,” says portfolio minister Daryl Vaz.

At its Peninsula Farms facility in Banbury, Linstead, St Catherine, Caribbean Broilers (CB) Jamaica Limited Group officially launched its solar power project ‘Power Up’ yesterday. The initiative is a joint venture with Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited.

Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested millions in the development of four solar photovoltaic (solar PV) power plants for its farms across the island, through a deal struck with newbie company Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited.