Does French Polynesia rely on hydrocarbons?

French Polynesia, like most island territories, is highly dependent on hydrocarbon imports. In 2019, 93.8% of energy consumed in the archipelagos came from imports of various petroleum-based fuels. The renewable energy penetration rate in power generation stood at 28.78% in 2019. This figure has remained stable over the last five years.

What is French Polynesia's energy transition plan?

French Polynesia’s energy transition plan has three main objectives: Change the energy model, by gradually replacing the use of fossil fuels with renewable energies in all activities

How much electricity does French Polynesia use?

French Polynesia, whose per capita gross domestic product is the second highest among Pacific Islands, is also above average in its per capita electricity consumption. Electricity per inhabitant is 2468 (kWh).

How much electricity does Tahiti use?

Electricity per inhabitant is 2468 (kWh). Tahiti has a goal of reducing its fossil fuel consumption and shifting to renewable sources of electricity generation by 50% by 2020, yet it only had 26% in renewable energy in 2014 ( Hourçourigaray et al., 2014 ).

Does Tahiti have a refinery?

Tahiti imports its petroleum and has no local refinery or production ( French Polynesia Population, 2014 ). The Pacific Islands are home to some of the countries that are most at risk from the effects of climate change.

Who is eco-Gen energy?

ECO-GEN Energy Inc. is a Californian company that developed a new clean, green, hybrid generator called the JouleBox. As disclosure, I am on their Board of Advisors. In an example of the kind of solutions for climate change through innovation, ECO-GEN Energy solved the issue that was plaguing the island of Tahiti.