What is the power system of the island?

The overall situation of island's power system is somewhat unique among the islands studied in this paper. The island has a modern 87 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, using LNG. This provides low cost generation on the island that is also competitive on the UK power market .

What is the most adapted electricity source for the French islands?

As previously underlined, diesel engines are the most adapted electricity sources for the islands due to their small nominal power and relative high ramp rate. The high contribution of fuel in the French islands is presented in Fig. 2 for 2016 [ [8], [9], [10], [11], [12] ].

What challenges do Island power systems face in the future?

Islanded power systems face unique challenges in the future in environmental, economic and social sustainability. Their high reliance on oil-fired generation leads to a carbon intensive power generation profile and consequently high costs to final energy consumers, hindering the economic development of islands.

How has the French government regulated Ocean Energy Systems?

The French Government has initiated legislation and regulation simplifications for Ocean Energy Systems over several years in order to facilitate their development and consolidate their funding. For instance, Decree No. 2016-9 of January 8, 2016, allows the obtaining of a license to occupy the maritime public domain for up to 40 years.

Are island power systems underutilised?

As considered above, island power systems are typically characterised by a high ratio of total installed capacity over peak load and a low capacity factor as noted in Section 4.2. The consequence of this is a relatively underutilised generation system.

Are small island energy companies able to develop storage systems?

Small island energy companies do not typically have the research or engineering capability to internally assess the viability of storage projects. Small island power companies find it difficult to raise the required finance for implementation of storage systems. Project costs here can be very significant relative to the scale of the system.