Curaçao is making real progress on its goal of generating 70 percent of the island’s energy from renewable sources, and the recent visit of Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten put that progress on full display.
During his visit, Jetten and Curaçao Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas jointly unveiled the artwork “The Bridge” at the entrance of the Hòfi Mooi Battery Park in Willemstad. The piece is more than symbolic. It represents the shared commitment of Curaçao and the Netherlands to an energy transition that works for the whole Kingdom.
A Battery Park as a Turning Point
Before the ceremony, Neysa Isenia, CEO of Integrated Utility Holding (IUH), spoke about what the Hòfi Mooi Battery Park represents for the island. According to Isenia, the facility is an important milestone in making Curaçao’s energy supply more sustainable, and a clear example of what becomes possible when countries invest in innovation together.
The battery park is part of a broader effort to modernize Curaçao’s electricity infrastructure, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and expand the use of solar and wind energy. For an island economy that is vulnerable to global fuel price swings and climate-related risks, these are not just environmental goals. They are economic ones.
Dutch Support That Goes Beyond Words
Isenia also acknowledged the financial backing from the Netherlands, including support through the SDE++ Fund, a Dutch subsidy mechanism for sustainable energy production. That support, she noted, reflects the Netherlands’ continued commitment to helping Curaçao meet its sustainability goals in the years ahead.
Curaçao has been expanding its renewable energy capacity steadily over the past decade, through wind projects, battery storage systems, and grid upgrades. The energy transition has become central to the island’s strategy for long-term economic stability and climate resilience.
Jetten’s visit to the Hòfi Mooi Battery Park was part of a wider program focused on sustainability, regional cooperation, and infrastructure development across the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. The message it sent was straightforward: Curaçao is not doing this alone, and the partnership with the Netherlands is built on more than goodwill.
Source: curacaochronicle.com
