Sustainable energy solutions provider Greenlight Energy, clients and other donors, provided and installed a complete solar panel system at the Hamilton property of Home, the registered charity in Bermuda with the mission to end homelessness.

In their 2024 annual report, Home had counted more than 1,100 people as homeless, as reported in The Royal Gazette.

The report also indicated that a minimum of 1,300 accommodations were needed to address the current situation, including the 1,100 identified homeless individuals and 200 applicants for Bermuda Housing Corporation housing.

In highlighting the importance of Home’s mission, Greenlight said in a media statement that their collaboration with the charity highlights Greenlight’s commitment to supporting the community.

The statement read: “We believe that sustainable energy solutions can have a direct, positive impact on the economy and the wellbeing of local organisations.

“By removing the financial burden of energy costs, Home will now be able to invest more into its core mission: providing food, shelter, clothing and the support that individuals need to rebuild their lives.

“The solar PV system is expected to save Home over $217,141 in energy costs over the next 25 years, freeing up funds that can be reinvested into programmes for the people they serve.”

Cameron Smith, managing director at Greenlight Energy, said: “Pristine beaches and nature are important, but it’s hard to focus on environmental efforts when there are people in our society who have been left behind.

“The most fundamental needs of any community are food, water, shelter and clothing. Home is working to address those needs.

“We’re proud to be part of their mission by providing a solar solution that not only reduces energy costs, but also helps ensure the organisation has the financial resources to continue its critical work.”

Denise Carey, executive director of Home, added: “Greenlight's thoughtful donation of solar panels to Home’s Housing First, located on Union Street, will provide reliable energy to hundreds of vulnerable people over the next 30 years.

“Energy restores much needed connection with family, potential employers, and dedicated landlords.

“We appreciate Greenlight's dedication to social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment as together we end homelessness. Registered charities must make every dollar count.”

Greenlight said the project reflects its belief that solar energy is about more than environmental sustainability, but about providing local organisations with the tools needed to thrive, enabling better support for the community and the strengthening of Bermuda’s economy in the long term.