Does Guernsey have on-island solar energy?

Alan Bates, CEO of Guernsey Electricity Guernsey has already started on-island renewable generation with community-scale solar arrays feeding over 350kW of renewable solar power into the grid. This means that no matter your property size, a portion of your electricity will always come from on-island solar energy. And more will come in future.

How many solar panels are there in Guernsey?

A solar panel project at a Guernsey charity is now complete and will power about 40 homes, Guernsey Electricity said. There are 310 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the newly reopened Guernsey Rural Occupational Workshop (Grow) site. The charity worked with Guernsey Electricity and The Little Green Energy Company on the scheme.

What is the energy strategy for Guernsey?

The Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure is developing an Electricity Strategy for Guernsey. The strategy will consider expected future energy demand levels and set out how this demand could be met, whilst also reviewing how the market structure will need to change to support this.

Should Guernsey have solar farms?

In response to calls for solar farms in Guernsey, Little Green highlights the potential of brownfield developments for sustainable energy while advocating rooftop solar as the island’s primary path to net-zero. They emphasize the need for environmentally responsible solutions, like agrivoltaics, to balance energy generation with land use.

What is the energy transition in Guernsey?

In Guernsey, we currently rely on fossil-fuel based systems of energy production and consumption and operate a thermal power station. However, it is recognised that as part of the response to climate change, there is a need to transition to an energy mix with limited, if not zero carbon emissions. This is often referred to as the energy transition.

How does wind energy work in Guernsey?

Wind energy provides mechanical power using wind turbines that turn electric generators for electrical power. Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun harnessed using a range of technologies such as photovoltaics. Air source heat pumps are the cheapest and cleanest way to heat a home in Guernsey.