# St. Croix Update: planning, partnerships, and why this market fits Wind Harvest | Wind Harvest

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- Published at: 2025-10-24 18:05:45 UTC
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## Author
Kevin Wolf

## Subject
Wind Harvest

## Content
Hello Investors and Friends, Tom, Ola, and I spent the week immersed in strategic planning and collaborative meetings with our local partners—often over shared meals (and yes, we managed to sneak in a beach or two). One highlight of the trip was welcoming DeKristie Adams as our new Advisor for Key Accounts. DeKristie brings deep insight and commitment to the table—not only in her advisory role but also as a major investor in our work.L to R on the west side of the Coke Dock Peninsula: Amy Dempsey (permit consultant), David Johnson (PHRT President), Ola Ajala, PhD (WH Principal Engineer), Kevin Wolf (WH CEO), Fermin Rodriguez (PHRT VP & Refinery Manager), Paloma Cepedes (PHRT), DeKristie Adams (WH-Advisor), Tom Williams (WH-VP Operations)Key Takeaway:St. Croix presents a compelling launchpad for our initial deployments and a gateway to scaling industrial-grade VAWTs across the Caribbean. The island combines strong wind resources, elevated electricity costs, and highly motivated large energy users—all reinforced by stackable financial incentives such as ITC adders, bonus depreciation and the tax benefits inherent to investing in projects in the US Virgin Islands. Together, these factors create a uniquely favorable environment for early-phase project success and long-term regional expansion.PHRT CollaborationWe are advancing the development of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Port Hamilton Refining & Transportation (PHRT) in support of their planned refinery restart, focused on producing lower-carbon jet fuel. At full operational capacity, PHRT’s continuous electricity demand is projected to reach approximately 65 MW—equivalent to over 500,000 MWh annually.Coke Dock Peninsula looking northAs a conceptual benchmark, this level of demand could be met by an estimated 200 MW of Wind Harvesters® deployed in array configurations (e.g., 50 kW-class units). This assumes a regional wind regime averaging 5.7 m/s (12.8 mph), yielding roughly 2,500 MWh/MW-year.The actual deployment would follow a phased approach, with each project structured to independently meet IRS eligibility criteria. This includes securing its own permits, interconnection agreements, PPAs, lease arrangements, and legal frameworks. Recent IRS guidance provides a clear pathway for structuring these phases to ensure compliance and maximize project viability.What’s Next from Our St. Croix Journey (Stay Tuned for Posts)We’ve uncovered exciting opportunities and strategic pathways that could shape Wind Harvest’s Caribbean expansion. Highlights that we will tell you more about in the coming weeks include:• Local Manufacturing Potential: Exploring assembly options in the South Shore Enterprise Zone (SSEZ) with strong prospects for job creation and regional economic impact.• Brownfield Advantage: Evaluating sites like the Coke Dock Peninsula, where brownfield incentives and eligibility could significantly enhance project economics.• Renewable Matchmaking: A local brewery equipped with a 900 kW battery is actively seeking a renewable energy supply—an ideal candidate for partnership.• Legacy Site Revitalization: Former industrial locations, such as the alumina plant, may be well-suited for 5 MW deployments and tariff and tax benefits of being located in the SSEZ .• Assembly Acceleration: We’ve identified a promising warehouse that could be converted into a turbine assembly facility—potentially producing one unit per day.• Environmental Permitting Expertise: Consultant Amy Dempsey is preparing a primer on navigating environmental and Coastal Management Zone permits for ocean-adjacent land.• Engineering Insights: Upcoming technical deep dives will explore hurricane survivability, integration of Wind Harvesters with solar and batteries given the wind and sun resources and timing on tradewind dominated Caribbean islands.And that’s just the beginning.Thanks for following along, sharing your questions, and amplifying our work—your support is helping drive certification, early-stage projects, and meaningful local partnerships forward.And don’t forget that if you want to invest via our StartEngine offering before the end of the “early bird” bonus shares, you need to do this by Friday. Also, consider helping our campaign by liking and sharing our posts on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Kevin*******Kevin Wolf, CEOkwolf@windharvest.comhttps://calendly.com/kevinwolfwork.On the northeast side of the Coke Dock Peninsula next to the Landfarms where toxic sludge is still going through a biological treatment process. Amy Demsey,Tom Williams, Ola Ajala, Kevin Wolf and PHRT environmental specialist Catherine Elizee.