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Electricity Generation

Connect Saint Helena Ltd generates electricity in 3 ways: Diesel Powered Generators at the Power Station in Ruperts; Wind; Solar; Electricity from Diesel At present approximately 75% of the islands electricity is generated from burning fossil fuel (diesel). We have 4 generators which have a total capacity of 5,400kW.

Chief Minister Addresses 5th Virtual Island Summit On St Helena''s

During her address she noted that whilst St Helena currently generated 21% of its electricity supply through renewables (wind and solar), this Government''s goal is to deliver 80% of the Island''s energy demand from renewables by the year 2027/28, sooner if possible.

St Helena Energy Strategy

St Helena''s energy strategy will aim to improve the social and economic well-being of its population, and minimize the impact on the environment. It will increase the production of energy through renewable sources, and reduce the island''s reliance on imported fuels,

ST HELENA ENERGY STRATEGY

The intention of the Energy Strategy is for St Helena to become 100% self-sufficient through renewable energy by 1 April 2022. This will be achieved through the following: A mixed model of energy production and storage; A targeted strategy to reduce demand through greener more efficient products and practices, which will include electric vehicles

Our current renewable energy sources

In April 2018 the Government of St Helena announced it had chosen a supplier to provide a renewable energy solution for St Helena, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2027. After lengthy contract negotiations it was announced on 29 th May 2020 that an agreement had been signed with PASH Global .

Vision and Infrastructure Plan and Strategic

The Vision and Infrastructure Plan and the Strategic Plan for the 2020-2030 Capital Programme have been approved by Executive Council and have now been published. Both documents are available on the SHG website at the following link: https:// and electronic versions and a

ENERGY DELIVERY PLAN

This document sets out a plan for phased delivery of improvements in the energy sector on St Helena, particularly to support plans for energy transition on St Helena. The Energy Delivery Plan recognises that globally countries are making every effort to reduce

ST HELENA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY

ustomers'' bills would reflect the true cost of a unit of electricity but the amount paid would be reduced by the subsidy provided by Saint Helena Government (SHG). This would allow SHG, should it wish to do so, to target some or all of the subsidy at those on low incomes or to apply a general subsidy across the board as it currently does.

Home: The Official Website for Connect Saint Helena Ltd.

Connect Saint Helena Ltd is a commercially operated company with responsibility for delivering utilities services to St Helena Island. Our mission is to provide quality, safe and reliable electricity, water and sewerage services to the Island.

Our current renewable energy sources

How does connect Saint Helena generate electricity?

At present approximately 75% of the islands electricity is generated from burning fossil fuel (diesel). We have 4 generators which have a total capacity of 5,400kW. Connect Saint Helena Ltd is committed to reducing reliance on diesel power generation by harnessing renewable energy sources.

Will St Helena have 100% renewable electricity by 2027?

The Government of St Helena announces it has chosen a supplier, PASH Global, to provide a Renewable Energy solution for St Helena, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2027. It is announced that Connect Saint Helena and PASH Global have signed an agreement to potentially meet 100% of the island’s energy needs from renewable sources.

How can connect Saint Helena reduce reliance on diesel power?

Connect Saint Helena Ltd is committed to reducing reliance on diesel power generation by harnessing renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is cheaper to produce and does not harm the environment. We currently have 12 wind driven turbines located at Deadwood Plain. These turbines provide in excess of 20% of the islands electricity.

How many generators does connect Saint Helena have?

We have 4 generators which have a total capacity of 5,400kW. Connect Saint Helena Ltd is committed to reducing reliance on diesel power generation by harnessing renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is cheaper to produce and does not harm the environment.

Does St Helena have double-glazing?

You can see the 2017 figures (right). St Helena households and businesses have also adopted a wide range of energy saving measures, driven perhaps by the very high cost of electricity on the island (in 2014 it was up to £0.42p per KwH, depending on consumption). Double-glazing is, however, uncommon on St Helena - it is rarely cold.