Statistical Update: Population
The St Helena Statistics Office has released new provisional estimates of the number of people on St Helena by age, sex, residency and nationality, and the number of births and deaths. At the end of August 2024 there were an estimated 4,046 people on the island, a decrease of 57 from the end of July, when there were an estimated 4,103.
Power Station Generators
In an effort to ensure a continuous production of electricity, with minimal disruption to all consumers, generators will be overhauled one at a time. The engineers will be on Island until 22 December 2021 and during their stay will provide as much familiarisation and on the job training in this aspect of their work.
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.
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Due to increased energy costs and a high dependency on imports, the local utility company Connect Saint Helena Ltd. (CSH) started to convert electricity generation from diesel to
ST HELENA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY
With effect from 1st April 2013 Connect Saint Helena Ltd ("Connect") were licenced by the Governor in Council to provide all said public uFlity services in St Helena. The Authority was instrumental in the drafing of such a licence. Connect is a private limited company which is wholly owned by the St Helena Government ("SHG").
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ST HELENA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY JANUARY 2022 25% of the island''s electricity is generated by the solar and wind farms. On 29th May 2020 the Power how much water is actually lost from the system due to leaks and faults as opposed to it simply being used but unbilled is problematic. Water loss can only be truly measured and
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
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018-2028 PUBLISHED | St Helena
On 1 May, Executive Council approved the Sustainable Economic Development Plan 2018-2028 (SEDP), and agreed that the Plan should now be taken forward for implementation. The SEDP''s vision is to ''achieve development which is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable by increasing standards of living and quality of life;
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Due to increased energy costs and a high dependency on imports, the local utility company Connect Saint Helena Ltd. (CSH) started to convert electricity generation from diesel to renewable energy resources. Approximately 2,300 SolarWorld
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Check out this recent installation of a battery backup in Saint Helena, CA. This customer loves their new battery backup, evening sharing, "[I] went with NRG Clean Power to purchase my new LG Chem battery for added storage. I was given a great price and the critical loads of my home are covered in case of an outage." While this homeowner already had solar panels, we see
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Due to increased energy costs and a high dependency on imports, the local utility company Connect Saint Helena Ltd. (CSH) started to convert electricity generation from diesel to
RENEWABLE ENERGY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS St Helena Government, in partnership with Connect Saint Helena Ltd, has today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to commission a renewable energy project for the Island. Expressions of Interest were issued in January 2017 and 48 submissions were received from an impressive range of potential providers. The intention
Saint Helena
Energy. Connect Saint Helena Ltd. operates electricity generation and distribution. As of 2023, 80% of electricity generated in St Helena comes from 6 diesel generators. [131] 12 wind turbines are installed on the Deadwood Plain in Longwood and were originally installed in the 1990s, expanded in 2009 and 2014.
St Helena Energy Strategy
St Helena will use a mixed model approach to become self-sufficient in energy production through increasing renewable energy production, reducing the use of fossil fuel to overtime become carbon neutral while having a positive social, economic and environmental impact. Deliverables of the strategy 12.
Statistical Update: Gross Domestic Product
New estimates of economic activity on St Helena for 2022/23 This release presents new estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI) for 2022/23; some small revisions to previous published estimates have also been made. Note that per capita estimates for 2022/23 were also revised slightly (downward) on 4 December, 2023.
Rectification of major fault at the Power Station
This means that there is sufficient generation capacity at the Power Station so that if there was a fault on any one of the generators, there is enough back-up capacity to meet the demand for electricity across the Island.
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Refurbishment of St Helena''s Power Station
In 2012-13, the Power Station was refurbished. Four of its six diesel generators and its high voltage switchgear were replaced; a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System was installed; and fuel, lube oil, compressed
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 .
Fibre Optic Cable Project
The landing of St Helena''s branch of the Equiano cable on 26 August 2021 marked the first shore cable-landing in the entire Equiano project. St Helena''s cable branch (linking the Island to the main trunk of the Equiano cable) should be around 1,154km long; The main cable trunk should link to Europe and southern Africa.
Chief Minister Addresses 5th Virtual Island Summit On St Helena''s
On Thursday 28 September, Chief Minister Julie Thomas remotely addressed attendees of the Virtual Island Summit (VIS) 2023. She spoke on ''The way forward for St Helena with regards to Renewable Energy''. During her address she noted that whilst St Helena currently generated 21% of its electricity supply through renewables (wind and solar), this Government''s
Utilities Tariff
All electricity, water and waste water charges are set by Connect Saint Helena Ltd and approved by the St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA). The URA is an independent body that was established to monitor the provision of utility services. The URA set standards set standards for service delivery and each year will produce a report on
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Wind-Diesel Hybrid System St. Helena The St. Helena project started in 1998, when three Lagerwey 18/80 turbines were installed on the island. In 2009, Wind Energy Solutions (WES) increased the number of turbines to a total of six by adding three WES80 80 kW wind turbines.
St Helena Energy Strategy
own renewable energy. 2. St Helena is no different and the issue of energy on the Island is a risk to social mobility, fuel poverty, economic growth and the environment. 3. Through partnership work with Connect Saint Helena Ltd good progress has been made in terms of renewables with 28.8% of all energy used in 2015/16 coming from renewables.
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
4 FAQs about [Saint Helena electricity backup system]
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.