4 FAQs about Saint lucia electricity market

What is the future of electricity in Saint Lucia?

At the same time, recent developments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner-burning fuels (e.g., natural gas), electricity storage, and advanced controls and metering present a myriad of opportunities. Saint Lucia's current electricity system is well managed, reliable, and equitable.

What is Saint Lucia's new energy policy?

Saint Lucia's updated National Energy Policy aims to build a modern, sustainable energy sector focused on energy security, cost reduction, and local participation. It targets 50% renewable energy in electricity by 2030, reduced GHG emissions, and increased electric vehicle adoption.

What is Saint Lucia's energy security goal?

This energy security goal was outlined to include renewable energy from indigenous sources and diversify sources of petroleum. Saint Lucia's updated National Energy Policy aims to build a modern, sustainable energy sector focused on energy security, cost reduction, and local participation.

How much electricity does Saint Lucia produce?

Saint Lucia was a member of the West Indies Associated States until 1979, at which point it became an independent nation. Although Saint Lucia produces no petroleum, natural gas, or coal, it was generating 92,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2022, more than 99 percent of which came from diesel fuel.

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