Do Islands and microgrids still rely on thermal energy?

Abstract Most Islands and Microgrids are still relying on conventional thermal generation as their primary source to cover their electric demand. Especially in remote locations electricity from PV and other renewable energies can often be produced at lower costs.

Does Bonaire have a regulated electricity sector?

In recent years, the Ministry of Eco-nomic Affairs in the Netherlands has been active in reforming the regulation of the electricity sector in Bonaire, both in terms of utility regulation and expanding generator access.13

Are Bonaire and Sint-Eustatius honoured?

Late last week, the good news was received that the project proposals of Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba were honoured. They are the only islands in the Caribbean whose proposals made it through the selection.

Does Bonaire have a utility company?

The utility company for Bonaire is Water-En Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB), which supplies both water and electric-ity to the island. WEB is a government-owned entity and is strictly a distribution utility, owning no generation of its own.

How much does energy cost in Bonaire?

This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located of the coast of Venezuela. Bonaire’s utility rates are approximately $0.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), above the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Where is Bess installed on Saba Island?

On Saba Island the BESS is installed in direct proximity of the Diesel power plant, while the PV park is on the other side of the island in 9km distance. Final commissioning was in February 2019. Tetiaroa, home of the sustainable luxury resort “The Brando” in French Polynesia, has an SMA hybrid system in continuous operation since December 2018.