What is the energy potential of Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia is a volcanic windward island, with large tech- nical potential for geothermal, wind, and solar renewable energy generation, as well as use of solid waste generated by residents. Little technical potential for biomass or hydroelec- tric generation exists on the island.

Does Saint Lucia have a good electricity system?

The Government of Saint Lucia believes a well- functioning electricity system underpins a strong national economy, and is committed to ensuring that all citizens have safe, reliable, and cost-efective access to electricity. For decades, Saint Lucians have benefitted from a reliable power supply, but at a cost.

Is Saint Lucia reliant on fossil fuels for electricity generation?

Like many island nations, Saint Lucia is almost 100% reliant on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation, leaving it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity. Electricity Sector Data

Are there challenges to Saint Lucia's Electricity System?

Challenges to Saint Lucia’s electricity system do exist. Saint Lucia’s infrastructure is vulnerable to extreme weather events; there are critical points of failure that could leave Saint Lucia without power for days due to high wind and/or flooding events, though historically LUCELEC has reestablished power quickly. In the worst

Does Saint Lucia need a power supply?

For decades, Saint Lucians have benefitted from a reliable power supply, but at a cost. Our reliance on imported fossil fuels for the generation of electricity has left our small island nation vulnerable to external shocks, due to fluctuations in global oil prices over which we have no control.

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.