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 solar cost in Saint Lucia?

Despite recent decreases in the price of diesel, renewables are currently economically attractive. The LCOE for solar for Saint Lucia is between EC$0.19/kWh and $0.24/kWh based on recent bids.

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.

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.

What are the criteria for a viable site in Saint Lucia?

report and spreadsheet results, delivered to LUCELEC and the Saint Lucia Government by June 10th. Core Criteria: Viable sites must have: suficient area, little shading, setbacks from nearby obstructions, and no overlap with environmental or geographic features (waterbody, flood zone, etc.).

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