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Caterpillar Provides Power To Island Community
November 2, 2009
•Case Study: Caterpillar Provides Power To Island Community
By Caterpillar Inc., Electric Power Division
Providing power to a mainland community presents challenges for any company, but ensuring power to an island community takes the commitment of a strong company and the most reliable equipment available. Such is the case with the Mustique Company.
The island of Mustique is approximately 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers) in size and is located 20 miles south of St. Vincent in the Grenadine Islands. A world-renowned vacation destination, its remoteness offers a backdrop of elegance, luxury and privacy. Once owned by British royalty, the island is now home to over 90 villas housing many notable celebrities and dignitaries. The homeowners in turn own the Mustique Company, a limited private company on a long-term lease from the St. Vincent and Grenadine government. It provides day-today services including utilities and power generation.
Mustique's tourism industry is the mainstay of the island's economy and demands reliable power during its peak season from December to April, averaging 3.3 MW at any given time. The off season averages between 1,400 eKw and 1.3 MW – a load that must be maintained for residents and businesses to survive. The clientele of the island has invested their money in the Mustique Company and in turn has high expectations for 24/7 power.
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