St Lucia primary solar power station generator

What is Saint Lucia's new energy policy?

Saint Lucia’s updated National Energy Policy aims to build a modern, sustainable energy sector focused on energy security, cost reduction, and local participation. It targets 50% renewable energy in electricity by 2030, reduced GHG emissions, and increased electric vehicle adoption.

Will Saint Lucia transition to a low-carbon energy sector by 2030?

The Action Plan outlines Saint Lucia’s strategy to transition to a low-carbon energy sector by 2030, aiming for 50% renewable energy in electricity generation and a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2010 levels.

What is Saint Lucia's energy security goal?

This energy security goal was outlined to include renewable energy from indigenous sources and diversify sources of petroleum. Saint Lucia’s updated National Energy Policy aims to build a modern, sustainable energy sector focused on energy security, cost reduction, and local participation.

How much electricity is generated by the cul-de-sac power station?

LUCELEC operates a modern computerized generating facility, namely the Cul-de-Sac Power Station, which houses 10 generators with an available capacity of 86.2 MW. Over 360 million electricity units are generated each year from the available generation of 88.4MW, including the 3MW solar farm in La Tourney, Vieux-Fort.