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Powering Cat Island
Olympus Resort is designed as more than a destination—it is a living system that supports Cat Island through clean energy, local food production, and sustainable mobility. Solar power, green roof farming, electric vehicles, and education programs work together to reduce environmental impact while strengthening the island’s resilience and independence.
By preserving nature, empowering the community, and sharing innovation beyond the resort, Olympus helps build a future where development and the environment thrive together.
Powering Cat Island means giving back - to the land, the people, and generations to come.
Cat Island Electric Mobility Program
Cat Island becomes the first electric-mobility island in the Bahamas
Powered entirely by clean local energy.
What It Is?
Island-wide fleet of electric cars, electric bikes,
and electric shuttles
Shared by tourists, resort staff, and local residents
Powered by the resort’s solar + battery micro-grid
Core Components
- Electric cars for inter-settlement travel
- Electric bikes for short-distance mobility
- Charging stations at resort, villages, schools
- Maintenance & training center for local jobs
How It Integrates With the Resort
Resort acts as:
- main charging hub
- fleet management center
- demonstration site for visitors
Guests experience:
- quiet, clean transport
- guided electric island tours
Benefits to Cat Island
Reduces fuel imports and costs
Improves daily mobility for residents
Creates technical and maintenance jobs
Reduces noise and air pollution
Why It’s Original in the Bahamas
No Family Island has an island-wide
electric mobility system
First real test of renewable-powered transport
Highly visible national pilot
Easy to replicate on other islands
Strong climate and cost-saving narrative
Bahamas Family Islands Renewable Micro-Grid
Solar + battery storage + backup wind turbines (Pilot on Cat Island)
A hurricane-resilient renewable micro-grid that keeps Cat Island powered, protected,
& operational when storms hit - A national energy model
Powers:
- the resort
- nearby communities
- critical infrastructure (schools, clinic)
- Hurricane-resilient, off-grid capable
Cuts fuel imports
Energy security
Climate resilience
Replicable to other Family Islands
Hurricane-Resilient Renewable Micro-Grid
Key Points | Power Infrastructure
- Underground electrical lines in critical zones
- Overhead lines only in non-critical areas
- Loop (ring) distribution to isolate damage
- Faster restoration after hurricanes
- The Olympus ‘O’ Solar Canopy is our iconic landmark and a working power plant — providing shaded public space while feeding a resilient solar-battery microgrid that reduces diesel use and improves hurricane resilience.
How It Integrates With the Resort
Resort acts as:
- main charging hub
- fleet management center
- demonstration site for visitors
Guests experience:
- quiet, clean transport
- guided electric island tours
Solar System Resilience
- Hurricane-rated mounting (Cat 5 winds)
- Marine-grade, corrosion-resistant hardware
- Distributed solar (roofs, carports, zones)
- No single point of failure
Battery Storage Strategy
- Battery hubs in hardened buildings
- Storm mode: charge batteries to 100%
- Batteries supply power during storms
- Fast restart after hurricane passes
Micro-Grid Intelligence
- Islanding capability (runs without grid)
- Grid-forming inverters
- Automatic load shedding
- Sectionalized feeders for fault isolation
Hurricane Operations
- Solar shuts down safely during peak winds
- Batteries keep critical systems online
- Diesel backup only as last resort
- Power restored in hours, not weeks
Community & Resort Benefits
- Power for resort, clinics, shelters, telecom
- Reduced fuel imports and costs
- Lower outage risk for residents
- Model replicable across Family Islands
Cat Island becomes the blueprint for energy independence across the Bahamas.
OLYMPUS SOLAR POWER O-RING
Smart energy priority:
- Solar from O-Ring
- Battery storage
- Backup generators / grid
This gives:
- Lower fuel costs
- Quiet operation
- Blackout protection
- Government-friendly sustainability story
Self-sustaining food and tourism hub
this project transforms Cat Island into a self-sustaining food and tourism hub
Creating jobs, reducing imports, and positioning the Bahamas as a global leader in island sustainability. Cat Island Regenerative Agro-Marine Hub
What It Is?
A living laboratory combining:
- Climate-smart farming
- Aquaponics & vertical agriculture
- Marine farming (seaweed & shellfish)
- Hospitality integration (farm-to-table resort)
All powered by solar + desalination + rainwater harvesting.
Not just a resort feature — a national model the Bahamas can replicate on other Family Islands.
Why It Matters for Cat Island
- Food security
- Family Island development
- Youth employment
- Climate leadership
- International PR
Strategic Wins
- Reduces imports
- Builds resilience
- Replicable model
- Attracts ESG investors (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
Core Components (Why It’s Powerful)
A. Resort-Integrated Smart Farming
Vertical farms + shade houses
Grows:
- leafy greens
- herbs
- tomatoes, peppers
- microgreens
Supplies:
- resort restaurants
- staff cafeteria
- surplus sold locally
Impact:
- Cuts food imports
- Zero-waste system
- Reduces costs
- Nutrient-cycling to plants
- Creates skilled agricultural jobs
B. Culinary + Tourism Integration
From soil & sea to plate restaurants
Guests:
- visit the farm
- harvest ingredients
- attend chef-led experiences
- Creates a new tourism category:
“Agro-luxury eco tourism”
C. Aquaponics (Fish + Vegetables)
- Fish tanks (tilapia / snapper trials)
- Nutrient-cycling to plants
- Zero-waste system
D. Marine Farming (Seaweed & Shellfish)
Offshore or lagoon-based seaweed farming
Uses:
- cosmetics
- supplements
- food
Very low cost, very high sustainability
This is huge because:
- No freshwater
- No land clearing
- Climate protection
E. Training & Local Employment Program
Partner with:
- BAMSI (The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute)
- Local schools
- Ministry of Agriculture
Create:
- paid apprenticeships
- certifications
- long-term jobs
Cat Island youth trained for future industries.
This is not just a resort it’s a national infrastructure asset.
"Declare it a “Bahamas Centre for Island Agriculture Innovation”
Cat Island Culinary & Hospitality Training Centre
Integrated directly into the resort
This will be the first culinary and hospitality training center on Cat Island, creating skilled local chefs for the national tourism industry
Concept:
A small but elite culinary academy
Focused on:
- Bahamian & international cuisine
- farm-to-table cooking
- seafood & marine products
- luxury hospitality standards
Structure:
- 6–12 month certificate programs /
- in the future: creating a TV show > international Promo
- Apprenticeships inside resort kitchens
- Guest chefs (seasonal / international)
- Partnership with Ministry of Education + BAMSI
Youth employment
Skills development on a Family Island
Reduces need to import labor
Strengthens tourism quality
First-of-its-kind on Cat Island
The Bahamas National Island Resilience & Innovation Campus
Integrated directly into the resort
This campus makes Cat Island the national testing ground for how the Bahamas survives and thrives in the next 50 years
Concept:
The Bahamas National Island Resilience & Innovation Campus (B.N.I.R.I.C)
A first-of-its-kind public–private national asset
A permanent national campus on Cat Island
Focused on:
- island resilience
- climate adaptation
- food + energy independence
- disaster preparedness
Integrated into the resort, but branded as a national institution.
A single place where:
- government
- scientists
- engineers
- tourism
- youth training
come together on island solutions
WE WILL be creating the first real-world island lab in the Caribbean.
What’s Inside the Campus
- Hurricane-resilient construction labs
- Renewable micro-grid control center
- Agro-marine farming research
- Water security & desalination systems
- Emergency shelter + command hub
- Training classrooms & dorms
Family Islands Elite Apprenticeship Visa Program
(Not a school — a national workforce system) What It Is
Cat Island becomes the training hub
Programs in:
- hospitality
- renewable energy
- marine operations
- agro-tech
Graduates:
work locally
or export skills abroad
“This keeps Bahamian talent in the Bahamas.”
Bahamas Smart Inter-Island Mobility Lab
Integrated directly into the resort
Future of island transport
What It Is?
Pilot electric / hybrid ferries
Smart marina with:
- solar charging
- hydrogen testing (future)
Cat Island becomes the test route
Why It’s Original
No electric inter-island ferry system exists
No testbed for future marine mobility
TurboJet Ferry Connectivity
- Shortening Island Distances
High-speed TurboJet ferry boats dramatically reduce travel time between Cat Island and neighboring islands, making movement faster, easier, and more reliable.
- Clean & Efficient Marine Transport
Designed for fuel efficiency and future hybrid or electric conversion, the TurboJet fleet minimizes emissions while maximizing performance over open water.
- Reliable All-Weather Access
Advanced hull design and stabilization systems ensure safe and comfortable crossings, even in changing sea conditions.
- Boosting Tourism & Local Economy
Faster inter-island connections increase visitor flow, support local businesses, and create new employment opportunities.
- Reducing Air Traffic Pressure
By offering a sea-based alternative to short-haul flights, the TurboJet ferry helps lower aviation emissions and congestion.
- Seamless Resort Integration
Direct docking at Olympus Marina allows guests, staff, and residents to move efficiently between islands without complex transfers.
- Future-Ready Mobility
The system is designed to integrate with smart scheduling, renewable fuels, and island-wide transport planning.