Saint Lucia New Energy 5G Base Station

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 are Saint Lucia's energy goals?

In 2014, the Government of Saint Lucia announced refined energy targets, setting a renewable energy penetration target of 35 per cent and an energy eficiency target of 20 per cent reduction in consumption in the public sector, both to be achieved by 2020.

How will energy storage benefit Saint Lucia?

These diverging interests make it dificult to secure a successful contract that benefits Saint Lucia. Energy storage, in the form of batteries, will play a role in the Saint Lucia electricity system by avoiding reserve capacity and facilitating the integration of variable renewable energy.

How much does LNG cost in Saint Lucia?

To provide maximum benefit to Saint Lucians, Saint Lucia, likely ofshore. All-in gas costs (the full cost to deliver LNG and then regasify it to be usable for power generation) must fall below EC$40/MMBtu, or preferably below EC$32/MMBtu, to outcompete renewable options.

What is Saint Lucia's energy transition opportunity?

RESULTS Saint Lucia’s energy transition opportunity provides a win-win situation in which the Government of Saint Lucia supports constituents through cheaper electricity, and LUCELEC continues to profit and provide reliable service.

How can energy eficiency programs be implemented in Saint Lucia?

Energy eficiency program implementation— Deploying a program to encourage cost-efective energy eficiency across diferent customer groups in Saint Lucia requires funding, staf, and appropriate regulations. If energy eficiency measures are not adopted, electricity loads will remain higher than projected.