Investigating Wind Energy Potential in T ahiti, French Polynesia Marania Hopuare 1, *, Tao Manni 2, V ictoire Laurent 3 and Keitapu Maamaatuaiahutapu 1 1 Geodesy Observatory of Tahiti, University
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In Papeete, French Polynesia (latitude: -17.5324608, longitude: -149.5677151), solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is highly suitable due to the abundant and consistent sunlight throughout most of the year. The average daily energy production per kW of installed solar capacity varies by season, with 7.16 kWh in Summer, 5.81 kWh in Autumn, 4.77 kWh in Winter, and 6.85 kWh in Spring.
As of 2022, the electricity consumption in French Polynesia predominantly relies on fossil fuels, accounting for over two-thirds or approximately 67% of the total electricity generation. The remaining portion, nearly a third, comes from low-carbon or clean sources. Specifically, around 26% of the electricity is generated from hydropower, while about 7% comes from solar energy.
Approximately 6% of primary energy in French Polynesia is generated from renewable energy sources. [1] Approximately 30% of electricity is generated renewably, primarily Hydroelectricity
December Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 86°F, rarely falling below 83°F or exceeding 89°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 76°F, rarely falling below 73°F or exceeding 79°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Papeete typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day
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islands throughout French Polynesia. EDT is certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, and is •Solar PV (connected to grid): 4 GWh •Hydro: 178 GWh. 34% from renewable energies. 4. 5. Cost comparison between different sources of energy available in French Polynesia: 13.
December Weather in Bora-Bora French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 86°F, rarely falling below 84°F or exceeding 88°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 78°F, rarely falling below 76°F or exceeding 81°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Bora-Bora typically range from 79°F to 87°F, while on August 16, the coldest
August Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 83°F, rarely falling below 81°F or exceeding 86°F.The lowest daily average high temperature is 83°F on August 6.. Daily low temperatures are around 72°F, rarely falling below 68°F or exceeding 75°F.The lowest daily average low temperature is 71°F on August 4.. For reference, on March
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In French Polynesia, mainly crude oil and its derivatives, hydraulic power and solar radiation PEC is expressed in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), unit that allows the different energies to be
French Polynesia is located in an area with favorable conditions for OTEC, which uses the difference between cooler deep and warmer surface ocean waters to produce energy through
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Primary energy trade 2015 2020 Imports (TJ) 12 270 11 917 Exports (TJ) 0 0 Net trade (TJ) - 12 270 - 11 917 Imports (% of supply) 96 95 Exports (% of production) 0 0 Energy self-sufficiency (%) 7 5 French Polynesia COUNTRY INDICATORS AND SDGS TOTAL ENERGY SUPPLY (TES) Total energy supply in 2020 Renewable energy supply in 2020 95% 5% Oil Gas
Approximately 6% of primary energy in French Polynesia is generated from renewable energy sources. [1] Approximately 30% of electricity is generated renewably, primarily Hydroelectricity and solar power. [1] Renewable generation is concentrated on Tahiti, with other parts of French Polynesia almost entirely reliant on fossil fuels. [2] Wind power is not used, with only two small
September Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 84°F, rarely falling below 81°F or exceeding 86°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 73°F, rarely falling below 69°F or exceeding 76°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Papeete typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day
June Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 85°F, rarely falling below 81°F or exceeding 87°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 73°F, rarely falling below 69°F or exceeding 76°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Papeete typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day
Primary energy trade 2015 2020 Imports (TJ) 12 270 11 917 Exports (TJ) 0 0 Net trade (TJ) - 12 270 - 11 917 Imports (% of supply) 96 95 Exports (% of production) 0 0 Energy self-sufficiency
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The month of June in French Polynesia experiences rapidly decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 41% to 28%.. The clearest day of the month is June 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 72% of the time.. For reference, on December 29, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of
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April Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 87°F, rarely falling below 84°F or exceeding 90°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 76°F, rarely falling below 73°F or exceeding 79°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Papeete typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day
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AFD and the Polynesian authorities have jointly defined a support program to assist French Polynesia with its energy transition. By 2030, the renewable energy penetration rate in power generation will reach about 75%.
In order to achieve France''s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the French Polynesian administration has set the objective of producing 100% of the local electricity requirements from renewable energy resources. To this end, we present the wind characteristics at six selected locations in Tahiti. Surface wind observations from 2008 to 2020 obtained from
1 Geodesy Observatory of Tahiti, University of French Polynesia, Faa''a 98702, French Polynesia; [email protected] 2 Energy Science Center, ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 28, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland; [email protected] 3 Delegation Inter Régionale de Polynesie Française, Meteo France, Faa''a 98702, French Polynesia;
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February Weather in Papeete French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 87°F, rarely falling below 84°F or exceeding 90°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 76°F, rarely falling below 74°F or exceeding 79°F.. For reference, on March 23, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Papeete typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day
February Weather in Tahiti French Polynesia. Daily high temperatures are around 87°F, rarely falling below 84°F or exceeding 90°F.. Daily low temperatures are around 77°F, rarely falling below 74°F or exceeding 79°F.. For reference, on March 25, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Tahiti typically range from 77°F to 88°F, while on August 1, the coldest day of
Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other
Hydroelectricity accounts for 23% of the electricity mix in French Polynesia. It is the irst renewable energy source in French Polynesia with an installed capacity of 49.3 MW. Solar water heaters produce hot water using so- lar energy. In 2019, the electricity consumption sa- ved is approximately 22 GWh, i.e. 3% of electricity consumption.
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. French Polynesia: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.
French Polynesia, like most island territories, is highly dependent on hydrocarbon imports. In 2019, 93.8% of energy consumed in the archipelagos came from imports of various petroleum-based fuels. The renewable energy penetration rate in power generation stood at 28.78% in 2019. This figure has remained stable over the last five years.
French Polynesia’s energy transition plan has three main objectives: Change the energy model, by gradually replacing the use of fossil fuels with renewable energies in all activities
The annual energy output of a single PV module is 256.7 kWh, which corresponds to 7 % of the annual consumption of a typical household in Tahiti. The capacity factor reaches 22.5 %, which makes Faaa a good site for harnessing solar resource. Monthly variations of GHI and k t . Annual GHI in kWh/m² retrieved from Global Solar Atlas.
This product could then be used for other coastal areas of Tahiti. The annual energy output of a single PV module is 256.7 kWh, which corresponds to 7 % of the annual consumption of a typical household in Tahiti. The capacity factor reaches 22.5 %, which makes Faaa a good site for harnessing solar resource.
