Reunion Island renewable energy adoption and innovation
Reunion Island has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy adoption and innovation. With a goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030, the island has made significant strides in harnessing its abundant solar resources and
Translating EU renewable energy policy for insular
Reunion Island, a French Overseas Department and Region, is used as a case study to examine local energy governance processes, aspects that shape regional translation of national and EU policy
Maximizing intermittency in 100% renewable and reliable power systems
Technical constraints related to power systems management may limit the high integration of variable renewable energy sources in the power mix. This issue is addressed for the Reunion Island, which aims to reach energy independence by 2030 using 100 % renewables. To that end, a long-term power system analysis is proposed using a comprehensive
Réunion Island: The Challenging Path to Energy Independence
Sun, biomass, hydraulics, tourism: Reunion Island has assets to ensure its economic development and energy transition. One of the five French overseas regions1, Réunion Island is located on the Indian Ocean cyclone path and has a tropical climate.
Reunion Island energy autonomy objective by 2030
Since 2000 the overseas French Region of La Réunion (or Reunion Island), located between Mauritius and Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, has adopted a strategy of energy autonomy based on greater energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives.
Translating EU renewable energy policy for insular energy systems
Reunion Island, a French Overseas Department and Region, is used as a case study to examine local energy governance processes, aspects that shape regional translation of national and EU policy
The renewable energy revolution of reunion island
Reunion Island is endowed with many types of renewable energy sources (RES) such as solar, wind, geothermal, sea energy (ocean thermal energy conversion and wave energy), biomass and hydropower. However, reaching this 100% renewable electricity mix will involve many structural changes in electricity production in a short time-frame.
Maximizing intermittency in 100% renewable and reliable power systems
Technical constraints related to power systems management may limit the high integration of variable renewable energy sources in the power mix. This issue is addressed for
The renewable energy revolution of reunion island
Reunion Island, a French overseas region located in the Indian Ocean, is facing a three-fold challenge combining demographics, the environment and energy. To limit its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels, Reunion Island aims to achieve energy autonomy by 2030 based on greater energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives.
Réunion Island: The Challenging Path to Energy
Sun, biomass, hydraulics, tourism: Reunion Island has assets to ensure its economic development and energy transition. One of the five French overseas regions1, Réunion Island is located on the Indian Ocean cyclone
Translating EU renewable energy policy for insular energy systems
Reunion Island, a French Overseas Department and Region, is used as a case study to examine local energy governance processes, aspects that shape regional translation of national and
6 FAQs about [Réunion 1energy systems]
How can Reunion Island achieve energy autonomy?
Reunion Island aims to achieve energy autonomy and a 100% renewable electricity mix by 2030. Without policy support, the share of renewables remains at the 2008 reference level. The development of biomass, particularly energy cane, is economically interesting. Solar and marine energy need political and/or economic support to be developed.
How can a new energy system be made in Réunion?
This includes replacing sugar cane with different food crops; restricting urbanization; increasing the capacity for producing energy from waste; significantly scaling up photovoltaics that convert sunlight directly into energy; and convincing Réunion islanders to make certain lifestyle changes.
Could Réunion be the first region to send food and energy?
“If there’s climate-change problems, or war, or any political conflict in the world, Réunion wouldn’t be the first region where people would think to send food or energy,” says Jean Philippe Praene, who studies renewable energy at the University of La Réunion in Saint Denis. “So we have to be as self-sufficient as possible.”
Does Reunion Island need economic support?
The development of biomass, particularly energy cane, is economically interesting. Solar and marine energy need political and/or economic support to be developed. Reunion Island, a French overseas region located in the Indian Ocean, is facing a three-fold challenge combining demographics, the environment and energy.
How did Reunion Island get its electricity?
Concluding discussion During the 1980s, Reunion Island's entire electricity supply came from renewable hydropower. As the population grew and quality of life improved, coal and oil were introduced to help meet increasing demand.
Can geothermal energy be developed on Reunion Island?
Geothermal energy also presents significant potential for development, with an installed capacity of 30 MW; however, the main problem for this resource on Reunion Island is its location in a protected natural area.