The share of renewable energies in Reunion's electricity production increased from 28,2% in 2021 at 37,7% last year, according to the 2022 energy balance. This strong increase is mainly explained by favorable rainfall., which caused hydroelectric production to rebound (21% of total electricity), but also by the continued growth of photovoltaics (almost 9%) and the start of electricity production from wood pellets at the Bois-Rouge power plant. In terms of primary energy consumption, renewables only represent 14,2% you total, against 14,9% for jet fuel, 15% for coal, 16,9% for heavy fuel oil, 37,3% for diesel and gasoline and 1,7% for butane gas. Even if the number of electric cars in circulation has almost doubled in 2022, transport remains the main sector emitting Co2 linked to the combustion of energy products in Reunion : 56% you total, including 36% for road transport, 16% for air and 1% for maritime.
Energy assessment 2022 : the share of renewable energies is increasing
