How many Customer-Sited distributed energy resource systems are there in Guam?

Over 2,000 customer-sited distributed energy resource (DER) systems represent significant assets to Guam’s renewable energy (RE) generation. Nearly 22 MW of DER generation capacity accounted for 2.6% of total generation/sales and 23% of total RE generation/sales in 2021 (see Table 6).

Why is Guam reliant on imported fuel?

With no indigenous fossil energy resources, Guam is reliant on imported fuel for their energy and transportation needs, with most of the imported fuel coming from Asia. The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is a public-power utility and autonomous agency of the government of Guam.

How can Guam reduce reliance on diesel power?

In addition to increasing the resilience of its power system, Guam is also seeking to increase utilization of renewable energy sources to reduce reliance on diesel powered generation.

How much energy does Guam use?

Conclusion Total energy consumption in Guam has been increasing over the past 12 years. In 2021, the island consumed 241 million gallons of imported fossil fuels. Of the total energy consumed on the island, less than 4% is supplied by carbon-free renewable energy.

What data is available on Guam's energy sector?

Introduction This report summarizes the currently available data on Guam’s energy sector as of December 2023. It describes primary energy consumption, end uses, energy production, relevant policies, and key challenges, including details on the electric power and transportation sectors.

Why does Guam need fossil fuels?

Due to geographic isolation and lack of local energy supply, Guam depends on imported fossil fuels to meet all its energy needs. Liquid fuel supply chains are vulnerable to physical, political, and cybersecurity threats as well as market conditions, which can result in supply uncertainty, price volatility, and high energy costs.