Torch energy limited Saint Lucia

Is Saint Lucia reliant on fossil fuels for electricity generation?

Like many island nations, Saint Lucia is almost 100% reliant on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation, leaving it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity. Electricity Sector Data

How much electricity does Saint Lucia have?

LUCELEC has an installed electricity generating capacity of 78.4 megawatts (MW), with peak demand of 60 MW. Most of the island’s energy is produced from imported diesel fuel that powers electrical generators. Saint Lucia’s electricity rates are more than triple the U.S. average.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Saint Lucia?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Saint Lucia: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How much geothermal potential does Saint Lucia have?

The volcano that sits in the middle of Saint Lucia provides vast geothermal potential. Conservative estimates indicate more than 30 MW of technical geothermal potential; others estimate 170 MW. Estimates also show that development of this geothermal resource would likely be economically feasible.

Is LUCELEC's metering infrastructure reducing Saint Lucia's electrical losses?

Advanced metering infrastructure installed across 20% of LUCELEC’s customer base in 2010 reduced technical and nontechnical electrical losses. Despite these efforts, Saint Lucia’s transmis- sion losses remain moderately high at more than 9%.