Where does Grenada get its energy from?

[español] • [português] Grenada derives almost all of its energy from imported hydrocarbons. In 2020, non-renewables accounted for roughly 98% of installed capacity and electricity generation, with solar energy making up the difference.

Does Grenada have a wind farm?

Grenada has had success with implementing energy effi-ciency and renewable energy projects. To date, GRENLEC has assessed five sites on the main island and two on Carriacou for wind farm feasibility. A wind-die-sel hybrid has been discussed for Petite Martinique, but its development is on hold.

How much electricity does Grenada use?

In 2020, Grenada produced 223 GWh of electricity, relying mainly on fossil fuels (98.12%), with a small contribution from solar energy (1.88%). In 2018, peak demand was 33.2 MW. In 2016, Grenada consumed 185.1 million kWh of electricity. As of 2018, 95.3% of the population had access to electricity.

Who is responsible for energy projects in Grenada?

The MOID ( Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Public Utilities, Energy, Transport, and Implementation) is responsible for energy programs in Grenada. MOID handles the majority of permitting related to energy projects.

Does Grenada have a climate problem?

The government of Grenada has expressed concerns about climate change, but continues to rely on diesel and refined petroleum products, despite having ample sunshine and active volcanoes that could be utilized for renewable energy. The government aims for at least 30% of electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2030.

Does Grenada have solar power?

Solar photovoltaics (PV) have high potential on Grenada because the country’s global horizontal irradiation exceeds 5 kWh/square meters per day. A 2- to 4-MW PV installation is planned, but no utility-scale solar plants are currently in operation.