ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
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Energy Independence or Extinction: Antigua and Barbuda at a
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Antigua & Barbuda
This document was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory with support provided by the Caribbean Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The information included in this document is for general information purposes only.
6 FAQs about [Antigua and Barbuda energie thuis opslaan]
What is Antigua & Barbuda's energy policy?
Antigua and Barbuda published a draft of its National Energy Policy in December 2010, with the dual goals of reducing energy costs by diversifying away from fossil fuels and driving development of new technologies and sectors.
How do we estimate the energy load for Antigua and Barbuda?
To estimate the load for Antigua and Barbuda, data were needed on the energy production from the existing generators. APUA provided IRENA with data on the generation of each power plant for four consecutive years: 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. However, the data provided for 2019 (the most recent year) were monthly values and not hourly.
Which energy source is most dominant in Antigua and Barbuda?
From the figure, it is also clear that the HOMER optimisation has estimated solar energy to be the more dominant source of electricity in Antigua and Barbuda to serve most of the load. The dominance of solar PV in meeting most of the total load in this scenario is clearer when observing the installed capacity by technology in Figure 21.
Does Antigua & Barbuda have a power system?
This is considering solar, wind, and storage, and not considering hydrogen. Includes hydrogen electrolyser, storage and fuel cell for power-to-hydrogen and hydrogen-to-power. The current power system of Antigua and Barbuda is highly dominated by fossil fuel generation, with only a 3.55% renewable energy share.
What optimisation has been performed for Barbuda?
The optimisation performed for Barbuda also consists of additional solar PV and battery storage capacity, which has been explored to achieve the target set by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Located north of Antigua, Barbuda has a surface area of 160.6 square kilometres, with an approximate population of 700 people (post-Hurricane Irma).
How can Antigua and Barbuda save fuel oil?
By increasing the renewable energy capacity and decommissioning the Wadadli power plant and its six 6 MW generators, as per the plans, Antigua and Barbuda can save around 3.6 million litres of heavy fuel oil per year.