What is French Polynesia's energy transition plan?

French Polynesia’s energy transition plan has three main objectives: Change the energy model, by gradually replacing the use of fossil fuels with renewable energies in all activities

How much electricity does French Polynesia use?

Hydroelectricity accounts for 23% of the electricity mix in French Polynesia. It is the irst renewable energy source in French Polynesia with an installed capacity of 49.3 MW. Solar water heaters produce hot water using so- lar energy. In 2019, the electricity consumption sa- ved is approximately 22 GWh, i.e. 3% of electricity consumption.

Does French Polynesia rely on hydrocarbons?

French Polynesia, like most island territories, is highly dependent on hydrocarbon imports. In 2019, 93.8% of energy consumed in the archipelagos came from imports of various petroleum-based fuels. The renewable energy penetration rate in power generation stood at 28.78% in 2019. This figure has remained stable over the last five years.

Why is the renewable power in France higher than in the islands?

The part of the installed renewable power in France is higher than in the islands because the share of hydraulic power in France is high (second position after nuclear energy).

Why do small islands prefer indigenous energy sources?

For increasing their security, the islands prefer to use indigenous sources as renewable ones; unfortunately, the intermittence and stochastic character of these “fatal” energy sources make them more difficult to manage and it is aggravated in the case of small island networks.

What is PEC in French Polynesia?

In French Polynesia, mainly crude oil and its derivatives, hydraulic power and solar radiation PEC is expressed in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), unit that allows the different energies to be compared in relation to their intrinsic characteristics. litres of hydrocarbons were imported in 2019 in French Polynesia. is the dependency rate.