This is the Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2022 for Republic of Suriname. The ERC provides an overview of the energy sector performance, highlighting the following areas: • Installed Conventional and Renewable Power Generation Capacity • Annual Electricity Generation, from Conventional and Renewable Plants
This document presents Suriname''s Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2020. The ERC provides an overview of the energy sector performance in Suriname. The ERC also includes energy efficiency, technical assistance, workforce, training, and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.
As of 2020, 52.9% of Suriname''s electricity was generated from fossil fuels, 46.7% from hydro power, and 0.4% from solar energy. Suriname aims to keep its share of electricity from renewable sources above 35% by 2030, according to the country''s updated NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) plan.
Suriname can ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply by integrating renewable energy technologies into the national grid while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, international partnerships and collaboration with renowned energy service providers can help to boost the technical capacity required for large-scale renewable
Suriname, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, possesses immense potential for renewable energy sources. However, the recent electricity supply shortages caused by low water levels in the Afobaka Hydropower Dam, underscore the need to diversify the energy mix and lessen dependence on a single source.
Suriname, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, possesses immense potential for renewable energy sources. However, the recent electricity supply shortages caused by low
Suriname can ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply by integrating renewable energy technologies into the national grid while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, international partnerships and
The 2021 Energy Report Card for Suriname provides an overview of energy sector performance and includes energy efficiency, projects, technical assistance, workforce, training and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.
This is a snapshot of the energy landscape of Suriname, a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south.
The 2021 Energy Report Card for Suriname provides an overview of energy sector performance and includes energy efficiency, projects, technical assistance, workforce, training and capacity building information,
The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for the government's energy programs and initiatives. Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects).
Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects). Suriname's national electrical company EBS (NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname) is focused on improving reliability and sustainability of electricity.
As of 2020, Suriname's installed electricity capacity was 501 MW, with fossil fuels accounting for nearly 62% and renewables (mostly hydro power) making up the remainder. In 2020, Suriname generated 2.4 TWh of electricity. As of 2018, the peak electrical demand was 215.4 MW and 97% of the population had access to electricity.
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