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4 FAQs about Saint Lucia Energy Storage Product Export Regulations

Why does Saint Lucia depend on imported petroleum products?

Saint Lucia relies on imported petroleum products for energy production. This dependence on tourism and imported petroleum products to support economic development goals has made Saint Lucia highly vulnerable to factors outside the country's control.

What percentage of Saint Lucia's energy supply comes from petroleum?

Petroleum products account for about 92 percent of Saint Lucia's primary energy supply.6 The remaining 8 percent of primary energy supply comes from renewable energy sources, mostly from solar energy.

How much energy does Saint Lucia use?

Saint Lucia's primary energy supply amounts to about 8,000 terajoules (TJ), of which 92 percent comes from imported oil and 8 percent comes from renewable energy sources.20 Per capita energy use is estimated at about 1,936 kWh.21 Total installed capacity for electricity generation in Saint Lucia is 93.1 MW.

How can Saint Lucia achieve its planned energy transition?

The path to Saint Lucia's planned energy transition requires massive deployment of an applicable set of proven clean-energy technologies, taking advantage of the country's full renewable energy potential, particularly solar, wind, and geothermal resources.

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