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Guernsey has already started on-island renewable generation with community-scale solar arrays feeding over 350kW of renewable solar power into the grid. This means that no matter your property size, a portion of your electricity will always come from on-island solar energy. And more will come in future.

Guernsey Electricity reports record solar energy power

Guernsey Electricity has reached a significant milestone as one gigawatt hours of renewable electricity has now been produced on-Island for the first time and the company is calling for decisions to be made on the long-term

Guernsey''s Largest Solar Energy Scheme Installed

The Little Green Energy Company have just installed 309 roof mounted solar panels with Guernsey Electricity Limited on the power station, Northside, Vale, creating the largest solar array in the Channel Islands, generating over 100kWp of power.

Guernsey Electricity reports record solar energy power generation

Solar PV: Forest, Guernsey

We recently installed this 18 panel on-roof Solar PV system on our customers home and garage in the Forest, alongside a Tesla Powerwall 2 and Eddi Solar Power Diverter. Located in Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark or Herm

Community Solar | Guernsey Electricity

In 2023 Guernsey Electricity worked in conjunction with The Little Green Energy Company to install the vast community-scale solar array at Grow Limited''s newly redeveloped headquarters. The 310 photovoltaic (PV) panels will produce 129-kilowatt peak power (kWp). That''s enough electricity to supply power to approximately 35 homes.

Little Green Energy Company commends Guernsey''s zero-rating

The Little Green Energy Company has commended the recent decision by government to zero-rate the Standby Charge for all solar photovoltaic installations in Guernsey. The decision marks a significant stride towards embracing renewable energy and fostering a more sustainable future for the island.

Little Green Energy Company commends Guernsey''s

Energy

The Energy Policy 2020-2050 established that the vast majority of Guernsey''s energy supplies will come from clean, low carbon sources by 2050 at the latest, local renewable generation will be encouraged and residual emissions will be offset. In order to deliver this, the six following objectives were agreed:

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Does Guernsey have on-island solar?

Alan Bates, CEO of Guernsey Electricity Community solar Guernsey has already started on-island renewable generation withcommunity-scale solar arrays feeding over 350kW of renewable solar power into the grid. This means that no matter your property size, a portion of your electricity will always come from on-island solar energy.

Does Guernsey have electricity?

Over 93% of electricity in Guernsey is renewable Our island’s imported electricity is sourced from 100% renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydroelectricity. This is brought into the island through a subsea cable and distributed to every home and business using an underground network of cables.

What is Guernsey's energy policy 2020-2050?

The Energy Policy 2020-2050 established that the vast majority of Guernsey's energy supplies will come from clean, low carbon sources by 2050 at the latest, local renewable generation will be encouraged and residual emissions will be offset. In order to deliver this, the six following objectives were agreed:

What is the energy transition in Guernsey?

In Guernsey, we currently rely on fossil-fuel based systems of energy production and consumption and operate a thermal power station. However, it is recognised that as part of the response to climate change, there is a need to transition to an energy mix with limited, if not zero carbon emissions. This is often referred to as the energy transition.

Why is energy important in Guernsey?

Access to energy is a critical requirement which enables us to undertake daily activities such as using the internet, cooking, working, and staying warm. In Guernsey, we currently rely on fossil-fuel based systems of energy production and consumption and operate a thermal power station.

Why should you choose Electric in Guernsey?

In Guernsey today, over 90% of the electricity we use annually comes from renewable sources such as hydro, windand solar power. So when you choose electric – whether to heat your home, drive around, or cook your dinner – enjoy peace of mind that your choice is helping Guernsey take a step towards a cleaner, greener future for our island.

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