Does Grenada have electricity?

Grenada’s electrical grid stretches across the three main inhabited islands and is served by a single electrical utility, Grenada Electricity Services Limited (GRENLEC), which has the exclusive license to generate, transmit, distribute, and sell electricity through December 31, 2073.

Does Grenada have a wind farm?

Grenada has had success with implementing energy effi-ciency and renewable energy projects. To date, GRENLEC has assessed five sites on the main island and two on Carriacou for wind farm feasibility. A wind-die-sel hybrid has been discussed for Petite Martinique, but its development is on hold.

How much energy can Grenada generate?

According to estimates from the United States' National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Grenada could eventually generate up to 20 MW from wind, 25 to 50 MW from solar, and more than 50 MW from geothermal energy.

Does Grenada have solar power?

Solar photovoltaics (PV) have high potential on Grenada because the country’s global horizontal irradiation exceeds 5 kWh/square meters per day. A 2- to 4-MW PV installation is planned, but no utility-scale solar plants are currently in operation.

Does Grenada have a national oil company?

Grenada does not have a national oil company. The Global Petroleum Group and an undisclosed Chinese company were heading oil exploration projects in Grenada as of October 2018. As of early 2021, approximately 235 employees worked for Grenlec on electrical generation, transmission, and distribution.

Does Grenada produce oil?

Grenada does not produce, consume, import, export, or have reserves of coal. Grenada has no proven reserves of crude oil or natural gas, and does not produce refined petroleum products. During 2016, Grenada consumed 2,000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day, all of which were imported through the St. George's port.