Energy in Monaco
Although the country imports its gas and electricity from France, it operates a waste-to-energy district heating and seawater pumping plant in Fontvieille called seaWergie which provides
Monaco's sole national power company is Société Monégasque de l'Electricité et du Gaz (SMEG, Monegasque Electricity and Gas Company), which operates the country's electric and gas grid and provides related services. SMEG is 60% owned by Engie, 20% by the State of Monaco, 15% by EDF, and the rest by private investors.
Energy in Monaco describes energy production, consumption and importation in the Principality of Monaco. Monaco has no domestic sources of fossil fuels and relies entirely on imports of electricity, gas and fuels from France.
A standout example is the Mareterra eco-district, a landmark project that marries urban expansion with environmental ambition. From the successful transplantation of Posidonia seagrass to the installation of 5,000 square metres of photovoltaic panels, the district exemplifies Monaco's capacity for innovation in sustainability.
With the 20th anniversary of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II's reign approaching, the last two decades have reflected a clear vision; to position Monaco as a compact yet forward-looking capital. These projects offer not just buildings and roads, but a blueprint for sustainable progress.
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