RUBiS Energy Jamaica, a leading energy distributor, is at the forefront of promoting energy sustainability and the reduction of its carbon footprint. 

Its most recent solar initiative involves the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across its island-wide service station network.

The company’s extensive Energy Production and Carbon Dioxide Offset project is anticipated to cost over J$308 million generating 600 MWh of energy annually. 

The initiative is part of RUBiS Energy Jamaica’s four-year corporate social responsibility roadmap up to 2025 and aligns with French parent company, Rubis Energie, and the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).

According to the firm, under this CSR roadmap, one of RUBiS’ sustainability initiatives is designed to reduce its environmental footprint, starting with its eastern Kingston head office in Rockfort.

The company has already installed solar panels at several service stations across the island, supporting the government’s call for local businesses to incorporate renewable energy solutions into their operations.

Michel Malatino, RUBiS CEO stated, “the solar systems will yield approximately 30 per cent of the energy required to run the facilities, replacing a significant portion of the power needs with clean, renewable energy, which is a much more eco-friendly alternative.”

“RUBiS is also actively working to enhance energy efficiency by installing energy-efficient, automated LED lights in some locations, upgrading older inefficient equipment, and conducting an energy audit to identify service stations with the highest electricity consumption”, he added.

Michel continued, “providing the highest quality fuel in Jamaica whilst reducing our carbon footprint is at the cornerstone of the RUBiS philosophy.  Via its newest division – RUBiS Renewables – RUBiS Group has taken a majority stake in HDF Energy, the world pioneer in green hydrogen-electricity. HDF is currently establishing subsidiaries in the Caribbean and expecting to impact the region with renewable energy supply”. 

He also confirmed, Rubis Group has partnered with Photosol France.  With this development, RUBiS is already able to supply its markets with photovoltaic (solar) energy.

RUBiS has leveraged its experience in decarbonization to provide energy-saving solar lights to Adastra Gardens Primary and Dunoon Technical High schools. Shernette Johnson, principal at Adastra, expressed her gratitude for the solar lights, stating that the school needed external lights to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff. The solar lights provided by RUBiS are a cost-effective solution to the school’s energy needs.

Donnovan Dobson, RUBiS’ human resource manager, affirms the company’s commitment to implementing sustainable solutions and increasing energy efficiency for the betterment of the surrounding local community.

Installations have already been completed at the head office and ten service stations across the island, which include Old Hope Road, Half-Way Tree, Upper Waterloo Road, Washington Boulevard, and Water Lane in Kingston, plus Ocho Rios, Bridgehouse, St James Street, Howard Cooke Boulevard, and West Gate in Montego Bay, marking the beginning of an expanding programme.

The company plans to double this number by the end of 2023. RUBiS Energy Jamaica is setting the pace in the market by demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development goals.