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Living

Living sustainably

Bonaire’s reefs and nature are its greatest asset. Building and living with the environment in mind protects the island and lowers your bills.

The entire coastline of Bonaire is a protected marine park, and the island’s power already includes wind generation. For homeowners, sustainability is both an ethic and an economy: sun and wind are abundant, water is scarce and desalinated, and electricity is relatively expensive — so climate-smart choices pay for themselves.

Solar, water and smart design

Practical ways homes on Bonaire reduce their footprint and running costs:

  • Solar PV (and battery storage) to offset high electricity tariffs under strong year-round sun.
  • Solar water heating — simple and effective in this climate.
  • Rainwater cisterns and greywater reuse to ease pressure on desalinated water.
  • Passive design: orientation to the trade winds, shading, natural ventilation and insulation.
  • Native, drought-tolerant landscaping (xeriscaping) instead of thirsty lawns.

Protecting the island

Living sustainably here also means respecting the marine park and nature reserves: careful wastewater handling, reef-safe products, and minimising single-use plastics. Many buyers specifically seek homes already fitted with solar and water systems — increasingly a value driver as well as a lifestyle.

Solar & sustainability installers

Local installers of solar PV, batteries, solar water heating and related systems. Confirm current numbers on each company’s website.

Solar Solutions Bonaire

Solar

Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid solar PV systems, batteries and inverters.

Blue Sky Solar Bonaire

Solar

Solar PV systems, batteries, solar water heaters and PV-coupled air conditioning.

Bon Eco Solutions

Solar & eco

Solar, LED and other sustainability products and installations.

K-Solar (Kooyman)

Solar

Solar systems via the Kooyman building store.

For orientation only. Rules, rates and costs can change — always verify the current situation with the relevant authority or an advisor. · Last reviewed: July 2026.

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