Kartel energy French Guiana

Does French Guiana have a role in the National Energy Transition?

French Guiana as a French overseas territory can play a fundamental role in the national energy transition. Even though, it is already well positioned regarding the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption, its dependence on fossil fuels remains a problematic.

How much energy does French Guiana use?

Electricity grid in French Guiana In 2014, the external supply represented around 80% of the total primary energy consumption (235 ktep). Transport and electricity were the most intensive sectors regarding the total primary and final energy consumption (222 ktep) in 2014 .

Is a solar park in French Guiana ready for green hydrogen production?

French hydrogen technologies developer HDF Energy (EPA: HDF), investment fund Meridiam and petroleum operator SARA have launched construction of a solar park with batteries and 16 MW of electrolysers for green hydrogen production in French Guiana.

Is French Guiana a country based on fossil fuels?

French Guiana as a French overseas territory is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels. It is a two-tier society where there is a large gap between the coastal and the inland areas concerning energy access. Compared to the coastline, the household electrification rate in the rural areas remains lower.

Does French Guiana have a lack of energy?

The lack of access to energy in the inland areas is a key issue at the heart of French Guiana’s pluriannual energy programming. With an electrification rate of dwellings four times lower than the regional average , the energy precariousness, if no further action is taken, should worsen.

Does French Guiana have a pluriannual energy program?

As Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion and Mayotte, French Guiana has its own pluriannual energy programming. With an objective of energy autonomy set on the 2030 horizon, they have to accelerate the large-scale clean energy deployment to improve energy access.