Aruba sustain solar

Is Aruba a sustainable country?

The government of Aruba is aggressively promoting the use of renewable energy, most notably solar and wind energy. With more than 5,000 wind and 2,500 solar hours annually, Aruba has tremendous potential for sustainable energy generation. Today, we receive nearly 20 percent of our energy from clean power.

Where does Aruba get its electricity from?

Aruba currently gets 15.4% of its electricity from renewable sources. The island has sufficient renewable energy resource potential, with excellent technical potential for ocean, wind, and solar renewable energy generation.

Will Aruba's efforts to achieve sustainability fail?

One thing is certain: Aruba's efforts to achieve sustainability will not fail because of inadequate leadership or a lack of ideas. But what might foil its plans are its visitors. If demand for cheap and unsustainable accommodations and ATV tours continues to increase, it may keep Aruba's goal of sustainability out of reach.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Aruba?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Aruba: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How much energy does Aruba consume annually?

Aruba has an annual consumption of 990 gigawatt-hours (GWh). Currently, about 13% of its generation comes from a 30-MW wind project and 0.9% comes from waste-to-energy (WTE) biogas. An additional renewable capacity of 34 MW is planned or in progress. Aruba's installed generation capacity is 230 megawatts (MW) with an average load of 100 MW.

Is Aruba the happiest and most sustainable island nation in the world?

The pursuit of happiness and wellbeing is the cornerstone of Aruba’s approach. Ultimately, we hope to be the model for a low-carbon, sustainable and prosperous economy that can be replicated in other island nations. As this vision comes to fruition, Aruba is on track to be both the happiest and most sustainable island nation in the world!