VIElectron, a renewable energy company that is building power infrastructure in the Virgin Islands with the support of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and government leaders, hosted a guided tour of the Petronella solar facilities on St. Croix, founder and CEO Christian Loranger announced.
Loranger emphasized the collaborative efforts during the recent walking tour on St. Croix. “During the tour, attendees were astounded by the quality and excitement surrounding our initiatives to reduce power prices in the Virgin Islands,” he said.
Loranger highlighted the significant progress on St. Croix, noting that projects will be completed this year, leading to immediate savings for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. “This will save $11 million per year just on St. Croix, demonstrating the tangible impact of our collective efforts,” he said.
Loranger expressed gratitude to Bryan and his team and underscored their crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions, according to the press release.
“Governor Bryan and our government leaders have been instrumental in supporting our endeavors. Their dedication to a greener, more prosperous and renewable energy future for the Virgin Islands is truly commendable,” said Loranger, who added he is thankful for the trust placed in VIElectron to spearhead the project. “As a proud Virgin Islander, I am honored to contribute to the sustainable future of our community.”
VIElectron said it maintains stringent manufacturing and administrative standards. “We are under oversight from multiple engineering firms, including our internal team and those of our banking partners. This ensures that our facilities meet or exceed global standards for quality and safety,” added Loranger.
Learn more about VIElectron on the official website.
