Suriname''s Energy Sector: Aligning Transition with Equity and
This energy mix highlights both opportunity and urgency: while Suriname benefits from abundant natural resources, it remains significantly reliant on fossil fuels and centralized
This energy mix highlights both opportunity and urgency: while Suriname benefits from abundant natural resources, it remains significantly reliant on fossil fuels and centralized systems. The national grid of the electricity sector in Suriname is segmented into two main systems: EPAR and ENIC, along with a series of smaller interior grids.
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Suriname is navigating a challenging phase in its energy transition. As of 2024, approximately 48% of the country's electricity was generated from hydropower (754.5 GWh), with the remainder supplied by heavy fuel oil-based power plants.
2016 The Act established the Energy Authority of Suriname for the regulation of the electricity supply sector and introduced renewable energy tenders allowing for the marketisation of renewable energy. 3. Includes a specialisation in sustainable energy management.
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