Suriname decentralized power generation

How much electricity does Suriname generate?

As of 2020, Suriname's installed electricity capacity was 501 MW, with fossil fuels accounting for nearly 62% and renewables (mostly hydro power) making up the remainder. In 2020, Suriname generated 2.4 TWh of electricity. As of 2018, the peak electrical demand was 215.4 MW and 97% of the population had access to electricity.

Who is responsible for energy projects in Suriname?

The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for the government's energy programs and initiatives. Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects).

Why did Suriname's Electricity rate change so much?

This near-zero change can be attributed to a gradual tariff raise in the rate schedule for electricity by the Surinamese government in 2015–2016, in conjunction with efforts to stimulate demand-side energy efficiency. This stabilised total grid load, which had been growing at 6% before this period.

What is Suriname's Electricity permitting process?

Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects). Suriname's national electrical company EBS (NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname) is focused on improving reliability and sustainability of electricity.

Can Suriname displace fossil fuel-based power generation?

Given the dispatchability of reservoir hydropower plants such as Afobaka [ 10, , , , ], hydro-supported integration of VRE could be a promising avenue for Suriname to displace fossil fuel-based power generation.

Is electricity demand increasing or decreasing in Suriname?

Electricity demand Electricity demand on the EPAR grid at hourly resolution was obtained from Suriname's utility company (EBS) for the period 2014–2018. Notably, nearly no net change occurred in total load during 2014–2018, with a mean of 1323 GWh/year and a standard deviation of ± 47 GWh/year, and no discernible increasing or decreasing trend.