What is New Caledonia's energy mix?

New Caledonia's energy mix consists of 97.7% fossil fuels, including 54.1% petroleum products (mainly fuel oil and diesel), 43.6% coal, and 2.3% renewable energies. The metallurgical industry consumes 61.2% of the total energy consumption of the territory.

What is New Caledonia's energy policy?

As a country of Oceania, one of the parts of the world most impacted by climate change, New Caledonia wishes to be exemplary in terms of energy policy. Building on the Paris Agreement, the Congress of New Caledonia adopted the Energetic Transition Scheme of New Caledonia (STENC) in June 2016. The scheme has three main objectives for 2030:

What is the role of the Caledonian Energy Agency?

The Caledonian Energy Agency's role is to implement the energy transition scheme set out by the government and to contribute to the development of the electrical system. It also promotes the rational use of energy and the development of renewable energies.

Who owns New Caledonia's energy?

The energy produced will be sold via a long-term power purchase agreement to Enercal, a semi-public company majority owned by New Caledonia. A similar (but smaller) project has also been financed at the same time in Temala in the North Province. It is the first photovoltaic power plant on customary land.

Why is AfD cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia?

AFD is cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia to allow cleaner energy to be generated. 43,000 photovoltaic panels will be installed, with a capacity to produce electricity for the equivalent of 5,400 households.

Why is New Caledonia so vulnerable?

The dependence and size of New Caledonia’s market compared to larger countries in the Asia-Pacific zone makes the island very vulnerable in terms of energy supply – an unnecessary level of dependence considering the local renewable resources that could be exploited on the island.