Jamaican Wind Energy Project – Wigton Wind Farm
Located on Jamaica’s southern coast, the Wigton Wind Farm comprises 44 turbines with a combined capacity of approximately 63 MW. The project generates renewable electricity supplied directly into Jamaica’s national grid, displacing fossil fuel generation and strengthening the island’s energy resilience.
By harnessing the island’s consistent coastal winds, the project provides a reliable alternative to fossil-fuel-based power generation, helping reduce the country’s dependence on imported oil while supporting its transition toward a more resilient and sustainable energy system.
Climate Impact
Electricity generated by the Wigton Wind Farm replaces power that would otherwise be produced using fossil fuels. This results in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to global climate change mitigation.
Key environmental benefits include:
— Avoiding 120,000 tonnes of CO2e per year, reducing Jamaica’s annual demand for oil by an estimated 280,000 barrels.
— Contributing to energy security and a reduction in Jamaica’s foreign currency spend.
–Reducing local pollution.
The emissions reductions from this project have been independently verified under the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), ensuring that each carbon credit represents one tonne of verified CO₂ emissions avoided.
Local and Social Benefits
Beyond its climate impact, the Wigton Wind Farm contributes directly to local economic development and community resilience.
The project has supported:
— Renewable energy training and capacity building – courses and practical labs offered in wind, solar and related technologies.
— Scholarship support – engineering and tech scholarships through the Wigton Energy Limited Scholarship Programme.
— Sports and school infrastructure — construction of a netball court at Rose Hill Primary & Infant School.
— Rural economic participation — facilitation of training and employment opportunities for local residents around the site.
— Energy security spill-over — reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels helps strengthen community sustainability.
These co-benefits help ensure that the transition to renewable energy supports both environmental and social sustainability.
Verification and Transparency
This project is registered under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Clean Development Mechanism.
All carbon credits issued from the project have been independently audited and verified, ensuring:
— Real emissions reductions
— Transparent accounting
— International registry tracking
— Permanent retirement upon offset.
This provides confidence that each credit represents a genuine and measurable climate benefit.
Why this project matters
Jamaica has historically relied heavily on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation. Projects like Wigton demonstrate how renewable energy can strengthen national energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By supporting verified renewable energy infrastructure such as this, carbon offsetting helps accelerate the global transition toward cleaner, lower-carbon energy systems.
More than just clean energy
Projects like Wigton do more than reduce emissions. They help build resilience.
By producing electricity domestically, Jamaica reduces its exposure to volatile global fuel prices and strengthens its energy independence. The project has also created skilled local jobs, supported education initiatives, and contributed to the development of renewable energy expertise within the country.
This is climate action that supports both environmental stability and economic resilience.
Why Clean Earth Collective supports this project
We carefully select renewable energy projects that are credible, verifiable, and meaningful. Wigton stands out not because it is the newest or the most heavily marketed, but because it represents something real: a functioning piece of infrastructure that has been quietly displacing fossil fuels for over a decade.
Supporting projects like this helps ensure renewable energy remains financially viable, encourages further investment, and accelerates the global transition toward cleaner power.
It’s a simple idea, grounded in physics rather than promises: when clean energy replaces fossil fuels, emissions fall.
Registry and verification
Project: Wigton Wind Farm
Location: Jamaica
Standard: United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
Verification: Independently audited and registered with the UNFCCC
Credit type: Certified Emission Reductions (CERs)
Full transparency is central to our approach. All credits are traceable and permanently retired on behalf of the purchaser.
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