Martinique

Martinique is a rugged Caribbean island that’s part of the Lesser Antilles. An overseas region of France, its culture reflects a distinctive blend of French and West Indian influences. Its largest town, Fort-de-France, features steep hills, narrow streets and La Savane, a garden bordered by shops and cafes. In the garden is a statue of island native Joséphine de Beauharnais, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The population of the Martinique is 376,951 with the capital being Fort-de France.

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Martinique has a high solar potential and set a renewable energy mix target of 100% by 2030. Presently Martinique energy mix is comprised of 25% renewable energy on the public grid. Its electrical demand peaks at 235MW and its electricity prices are very high relative to the rest of the Caribbean.

 

Solar energy generation presents an opportunity to achieve Martinique’s energy goals, lower the cost of electricity, reduce its carbon footprint and reduce its annual dependence on about 243,442,000 liters of imported oil and diesel for electricity alone.

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