Partners plan Belize bounty

Natcore Technology and Catalyst565 are to oversee the development of a 10MW solar array in Belize.

Catalyst565 will capitalise pre-development expenses and will bring together companies needed for the project.

Natcore will guide Catalyst565 in procuring components and select and oversee the engineering, procurement and construction company for the project.

The 90-acre solar installation will be located in the town Placencia.

Natcore chief executive Chuck Provini said: “The Belize project has some site-specific requirements that will enable us to flex our muscles.

“For example, in 2001 Hurricane Iris hit the region with 145 mph winds, causing major damage to most buildings in Placencia. Because of that history, Natcore is planning a hurricane-proof array for this installation.”

Catalyst565 managing director Brent Borland said: “We have a non-committal attitude toward a given technology until we’ve given it a thorough vetting. Natcore was selected because of the acknowledged expertise of its solar scientists and engineers.”

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