Solar irrigation in Réunion

Accueil – TwinSolar

Solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic (PV) systems are already widespread in La Reunion. 70% of households are equipped with solar domestic hot water and PV represented approximately 25% of the total installed capacity of electricity

Accueil – TwinSolar

Reunion Island renewable energy adoption and innovation

By providing accurate predictions of solar irradiance, Reuniwatt helps energy producers and grid operators better plan and optimize the integration of solar energy into the island''s electricity mix.

Production of renewable energy in Reunion Island

Created in 2007 on Reunion Island, the Indian Ocean subsidiary today boasts a wide variety of solar farms. Here, it started the Group''s first agrivoltaics plants, as well as the Aquanergie® technology and the first battery storage solutions which have given Akuo sound expertise in Non-Interconnected Zones (NIZ).

Exploring sustainable energy future in Reunion Island

Given the varied potential of renewable resources that Reunion Island could deployed, such as wind, solar, biomass, ocean or geothermal energy, we analyze the impact on the electricity system of different focus expressing specific supports.

Production of renewable energy in Reunion Island

Created in 2007 on Reunion Island, the Indian Ocean subsidiary today boasts a wide variety of solar farms. Here, it started the Group''s first agrivoltaics plants, as well as the Aquanergie®

Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems

In a solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS), electricity is generated by solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and used to operate pumps for the abstraction, lifting and/or distribution of irrigation water. SPIS can be applied in a wide range of scales, from individual or community vegetable gardens to large irrigation schemes.

Agrivoltaics: 15 years of experience in Reunion have led to the

Agrivoltaics in Reunion: 15 years of protection from the vicissitudes of the weather. The island of Réunion has developed an ecosystem resilient to extreme weather phenomena (cyclones, storms and drought) that is a source of inspiration for regions affected by the consequences of

In Reunion, Solar Power is Crucial for Agriculture – and

The 27,000 solar panels cover an area of 4.5 hectares, which generate an annual total of 10 GWh in local renewable electricity. This contributes to Reunion''s energy strategy, by reducing dependence on imports, and

The renewable energy revolution of reunion island

Reunion Island is endowed with many types of renewable energy sources (RES) such as solar, wind, geothermal, sea energy (ocean thermal energy conversion and wave energy), biomass and hydropower. However, reaching this 100% renewable electricity mix will involve many structural changes in electricity production in a short time-frame.

Irrigation of sugarcane and associated crops

A network of automatic weather stations (Model-Enerco 295-11) each having six sensors (solar radiation, temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall and leaf wetness) was set up across the island of Reunion in December, 1983. Most stations provide data for rainfed and irrigated sugar cane research projects.

Agrivoltaics: 15 years of experience in Reunion have led to the

Agrivoltaics in Reunion: 15 years of protection from the vicissitudes of the weather. The island of Réunion has developed an ecosystem resilient to extreme weather phenomena (cyclones,

In Reunion, Solar Power is Crucial for Agriculture – and Social

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6 FAQs about [Solar irrigation in Réunion]

How can Reunion Island achieve energy autonomy?

Reunion Island aims to achieve energy autonomy and a 100% renewable electricity mix by 2030. Without policy support, the share of renewables remains at the 2008 reference level. The development of biomass, particularly energy cane, is economically interesting. Solar and marine energy need political and/or economic support to be developed.

Can geothermal energy be developed on Reunion Island?

Geothermal energy also presents significant potential for development, with an installed capacity of 30 MW; however, the main problem for this resource on Reunion Island is its location in a protected natural area.

Is Reunion Island a renewable resource?

Hydroelectricity is the island's main renewable resource. It accounted for 17,2% of its total electricity production in 2015 (133,6 MW of installed capacity), spread over six sites in the eastern part of the island . An additional capacity of 50 MW should be deployed by 2030 . Reunion Island's biomass potential is considerable.

Is biomass a viable energy source for Reunion Island?

The development of biomass on Reunion Island is economically more viable. By 2030 in the transition scenarios, electricity from biomass has advantageously replaced electricity from coal and represents slightly more than 50% of electricity generation.

Does Reunion Island need economic support?

The development of biomass, particularly energy cane, is economically interesting. Solar and marine energy need political and/or economic support to be developed. Reunion Island, a French overseas region located in the Indian Ocean, is facing a three-fold challenge combining demographics, the environment and energy.

Does Reunion Island use fossil fuels?

Whereas in the 1980s all of the energy produced on Reunion Island came from renewable hydroelectricity, the island has gradually become dependent on imported fossil fuels.

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