Solar energy plans Guadeloupe

Solar photovoltaic power (with storage): an additional 52 MW by 2023. Solar photovoltaic installations with utility-scale storage (more than 100 kW p): an additional 37 MW produced mainly through RFPs put out by the Regional Energy Commission for non-interconnected zones [pdf]

FAQS about Solar energy plans Guadeloupe

How much does energy cost in Guadeloupe?

Energy Snapshot Guadeloupe This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Guadeloupe’s utility rates are approximately $0.18 U.S. dollars (USD) per kilowatt-hour (kWh), below the Caribbean regional average of $0.33 USD/kWh.

Is Guadeloupe a renewable country?

Guadeloupe has a large portfolio of renewable generating capacity, with 112.8 MW installed as of 2013. It also has a diverse portfolio, both in terms of generation types and facil-ity ownership.

Does Guadeloupe rely on imported fuels?

Nevertheless, Guadeloupe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels—more than half of the island’s electricity is generated from imported petroleum-based fuels—leaves it vulnerable to significant disruptions in shipping or the availability of import facilities.