What is energy storage frequency regulation in the Saint Lucia power grid

4 FAQs about What is energy storage frequency regulation in the Saint Lucia power grid

When did Saint Lucia start regulating electricity?

In 2010, Saint Lucia began a process to revise the electricity regulatory framework (last updated in 2006), including the concessionary agreement, in line with national objectives to increase the use of renewable energy. In early 2016, a new independent National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) was established.

How can smart charging benefit the electricity grid in Saint Lucia?

If smart charging approaches are utilized, the introduction of electric vehicles in Saint Lucia can benefit both LUCELEC and the electricity grid by providing additional storage resources and increasing total consumption of electricity without increasing the peak load.

What is the electricity generating capacity in Saint Lucia?

Total electricity generating capacity in Saint Lucia is about 93 MW. Fossil fuel-based generating capacity, operated by St. Lucia Electricity Services, Ltd. (LUCELEC), amounts to 88.4 MW, about 95 percent of total electricity generating capacity. Installed generating capacity from renewable energy is 4.7 MW, of which LUCELEC operates 3 MW.

How will energy storage benefit Saint Lucia?

These diverging interests make it dificult to secure a successful contract that benefits Saint Lucia. Energy storage, in the form of batteries, will play a role in the Saint Lucia electricity system by avoiding reserve capacity and facilitating the integration of variable renewable energy.

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