Does albioma have a power plant in Martinique?

Against the backdrop of the energy transition, this new facility, Galion 2, covers approximately 15% of the island’s power needs, while also enabling the share of intermittent energy sources such as solar power to be increased. Alongside the Group’s thermal biomass activity, Albioma operates a fleet of photovoltaic power plants in Martinique.

How much energy does Martiniquan generate?

In 2018, these installations supplied 17.6 GWh of renewable electricity to the Martiniquan network, representing nearly one quarter of all photovoltaic power generated on the island. As well as contributing to the regional energy transition, this output is set to increase by around 500 kWp in 2019, as new projects come onstream.

What is albioma doing in Martinique?

Since 2007, Albioma's thermal biomass and photovoltaic businesses have been enhancing the energy independence of Martinique, which is not connected to mainland electrical networks. In Martinique, Albioma has built, commissioned and is now operating the Galion combustion turbine and the first all-biomass thermal power plant in Overseas France.

Does Martinique have a sugar plant?

Following the commissioning of Galion 2 in 2018, renewable electricity as a share of total production in Martinique has tripled from 5% to 18%. During sugar harvests, the plant is supplied with bagasse (a fibrous residue of sugar cane) under the terms of a partnership with the neighbouring Galion sugar refinery.