How will a battery energy storage system benefit Curaçao?

The implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System will allow Curaçao to collect energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy and store it using advanced battery storage technologies. This stored energy can be released to mitigate the intermittency of wind power and ensure grid stability.

How much does energy cost in Curacao?

Energy Snapshot Curacao This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Curacao, an autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located of the coast of Venezuela. Curacao’s utility rates are approximately $0.26 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), below the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Will Wärtsilä supply the Caribbean island of Curaçao with a battery energy storage system?

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Caribbean island of Curaҫao with a 25 MW / 25 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

What is Curacao's energy policy?

In 2009, Curacao developed an energy policy document, which sets out general guidance and governing principles for further study of energy issues.4 It suggests the goal of reducing energy consumption by 40% by 2020 and encour- ages the investigation of combining wind power with storage to provide 100% of the island’s energy needs.

Why does Curacao use wind energy?

Curacao’s long history with wind energy has provided it with valuable experience in integrating variable energy resources into the electrical system while also demonstrating the value of avoiding petroleum-based electricity generation.

Why does Curacao face energy security issues?

Curacao faces energy security issues not only due to its reliance on imported fuels but also because of the age of its generation infrastructure. Thirty megawatts (MW) of Aqualectra’s generation portfolio is beyond its expected service life and the surplus power from the RdK refinery is subject to frequent outages.