KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa, InterEnergy Group says it is committed to rebuilding the 52-megawatt (MW) Eight Rivers Solar Park (Paradise Park), located in Westmoreland, which suffered catastrophic damage.

InterEnergy announced a comprehensive reconstruction plan for the solar park, aimed at restoring its generation capacity, strengthening its infrastructure to withstand increasingly severe climate events, and actively contributing to Jamaica’s energy recovery.

“Our priority will always be our people and the communities where we operate. In Jamaica, we have witnessed the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and we are committed to supporting the country’s recovery with concrete actions,” said Rolando González Bunster, chairman and chief executive officer of InterEnergy Group. “We will immediately begin rebuilding the Eight Rivers Solar Park, in a stronger, safer and more resilient way, reaffirming our commitment to the energy future of Jamaica and the Caribbean.”

Despite the hurricane’s impact, InterEnergy’s main thermal power plants in Jamaica, Doctor Bird I and II, West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) and Jamaica Private Power Company (JPPC), remain in safe and stable operation, continuing to supply 250 MW of uninterrupted power to the national grid.

InterEnergy also reported that its wind farm in St Elizabeth is being evaluated and will resume operations as soon as conditions are safe.

As part of its ongoing humanitarian response, InterEnergy has arranged for the arrival of the International Medical Relief (IMR) team to Jamaica.

IMR is a nonprofit organisation that provides medical care and humanitarian support to underserved and vulnerable populations worldwide. IMR will render medical assistance. The group also cleared key access roads in Westmoreland to allow for the delivery of relief supplies, launched a nationwide donation drive and will distribute 4,000 care packages to the hardest-hit communities across western Jamaica.

“The devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa has deeply affected many communities, especially in western Jamaica,” said Country Manager of InterEnergy Jamaica Dr Wayne McKenzie.

“We understand that recovery requires not only restoring power but restoring hope. That’s why our teams have been on the ground clearing access routes, organising relief logistics and mobilising care packages for families who have lost so much. We remain committed to doing our part to help Jamaica rebuild stronger,” added McKenzie.