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 can smart charging benefit the electricity grid in Saint Lucia?

If smart charging approaches are utilized, the introduction of electric vehicles in Saint Lucia can benefit both LUCELEC and the electricity grid by providing additional storage resources and increasing total consumption of electricity without increasing the peak load.

Does Saint Lucia have a good electricity system?

The Government of Saint Lucia believes a well- functioning electricity system underpins a strong national economy, and is committed to ensuring that all citizens have safe, reliable, and cost-efective access to electricity. For decades, Saint Lucians have benefitted from a reliable power supply, but at a cost.

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.

Why is distributed generation important to Saint Lucia?

Distributed generation ofers compelling benefits to Saint Lucia. First, this generation approach includes citizens in the energy transition. Second, allowing customers to use their roofs to host solar avoids potentially costly land acquisition by LUCELEC or private developers.

Why is LUCELEC a reliable electricity service for Saint Lucia?

For over 50 years, LUCELEC has provided a reliable and eficient electricity service for Saint Lucia. The Government of Saint Lucia recognizes that a successful evolution of the electricity sector could not happen without the collaboration and expertise of LUCELEC.