How does ceog fit with French Guiana's energy strategy?

The population of French Guiana is very quickly increasing. Guiana has to face a considerable energy deficit, especially in the west where the demographic growth is booming. By providing several MW of reliable and clean energy, CEOG fits with French Guiana’s energy strategy.

Where does solar energy come from in French Guiana?

The exploitation of solar energy in French Guiana began in the 1980s with the creation of a 35 kWp photovoltaic power plant in Kaw, an isolated village located about 100 km east of the capital Cayenne.

Why is wind energy so expensive in French Guiana?

Wind energy remains expensive because it requires major civil engineering work, and the necessary know-how is not necessarily available locally. As with biomass, the production cost per kWh is considered too high. recycling is another potential avenue for electricity production in French Guiana.

Can French Guiana produce electricity?

recycling is another potential avenue for electricity production in French Guiana. There are currently only two waste storage, sorting, and processing facilities, namely, a recycling center and a composting platform. The development of this sector seems particularly dif cult as it would require a rate of public investment

What are the benefits of a PV system in French Guiana?

In this context, PV systems play a major role in comple-menting other available local resources. It creates nearly three direct jobs per MW and provides favorable prospects for the local economic development in French Guiana. In addition, there are many additional bene ts, which include: lessening fuel poverty particularly in inland municipalities.