Research

Research to Help Make More Renewable Power Possible

HECO, HELCO and MECO continue to initiate and support many renewable energy research and development projects to help develop these technologies and to address some of the barriers to using them.

Current Projects: 

Photovoltaics:

• PVUSA, Kihei, Maui

• Hickam AFB, Honolulu, Oahu

• Kona gymnasium project, Kona, Hawaii

• Humpback Whale Sanctuary, Kihei, Maui

• Ford Island Building-integrated PV, Honolulu, Oahu

• Big Island Off-grid PV projects

• Off-grid PV lighting projects

• Hilo Bay Front PV Lighted Kiosk

Exciting Developments Ahead:

• Building Integrated Photovoltaic Projects