Pelican Energy TCI has applied to extend its public supplier’s licence for Grand Turk and Salt Cay under the Electricity Act, which allows applications within ten years of a licence’s expiry. The company says the eligibility window has opened and it will seek extensions for remaining licences as they qualify.
The application is under statutory review and subject to regulatory and governmental processes. A competitive tender for diesel fuel supply, storage and handling is underway with multiple local and international bidders; the request for proposals was advertised on the company’s website and in local newspapers. Pelican Energy TCI also applied to build a 10-megawatt solar farm, battery energy storage system and microgrid, advertised through the Government’s Physical Planning review. It said government engagement uses formal channels, not personal or familial relationships.
Any future licence will remain subject to the regulatory framework, licence conditions and oversight. Pelican says spreading infrastructure costs over a longer period can support more stable electricity costs and improve access to financing for renewable energy, battery storage, grid upgrades and resilience. The fuel arrangement will be decided through competitive evaluation based on customers’ and TCI best interests.