Electricity in Seychelles in 2022

In 2022, electricity generation in Seychelles was predominantly based on fossil fuels, with more than four-fifths of the electricity coming from these sources. This means that fossil energy accounted for a major part of the electricity mix, contributing approximately 85% of the total. On the other hand, low-carbon energy sources contributed about 15% to the electricity production. Within the clean energy category, solar power was the most significant contributor, providing close to 13% of the total electricity. Wind energy added a smaller portion, delivering around 1.6% to the mix. Thus, while Seychelles has made strides in integrating solar power, there remains substantial room for expanding its low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Suggestions

Seychelles can enhance its green energy portfolio by focusing on expanding its existing solar energy infrastructure, given its current contribution to the electricity sector. By leveraging its abundant sunshine, Seychelles could significantly increase its solar capacity. Additionally, Seychelles can draw lessons from other countries successfully utilizing low-carbon technologies. Although the island nation is different in size and resources compared to many of these countries, the example set by Denmark and Uruguay, where a significant portion (61% and 36%, respectively) of electricity is generated from wind power, provides useful insights into successfully scaling up wind power. Moreover, island nations such as Cape Verde and countries like Kenya have also made meaningful progress with 14% and 13% of electricity coming from wind power, respectively. These examples could inspire Seychelles to adopt innovative policies and technologies to increase its clean energy use.

History

The journey of low-carbon electricity generation in Seychelles has experienced steady but minimal progress over the last decade. Starting from the early 2010s, there was almost no increment in wind power generation, maintaining a steady output from 2013 through 2022. Similarly, solar energy, despite being a significant contributor in recent years, showed no remarkable changes in generation capacity from 2019 to 2022, with steady levels each year. This historical data indicates a stable yet unchanged trajectory in the early 21st century for Seychelles' low-carbon energy growth, emphasizing the need for accelerated efforts to enhance clean electricity generation and further reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

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