Belize Wind Power System

What are the renewable energy resources in Belize?

Belize has good to moderate land-based wind resources (Class 3–4). Full solar and biomass resource assessments are unavailable. The country's current hydroelectric capacity includes 25.5 MW at the Mollejon Hydro Plant, 7.0 MW at the Chalillo Hydroelectric Dam Plant, 19 MW at the Vaca Hydroelectric Facilities, and 3.5 MW at the HydroMaya Dam.

How many MW of hydroelectric power does Belize have?

Belize's current hydroelectric capacity is 25.5 MW at the Mollejon Hydro Plant, 7.0 MW at the Chalillo Hydroelectric Dam Plant, 19 MW at the Vaca Hydroelectric Facilities, and 3.5 MW at the HydroMaya Dam.

How does Belize get its electricity?

Currently, Belize’s power supply comes from hydropower, biomass, solar, fossil fuels (Diesel, Crude oil, Heavy and Light Fuel) and electricity imported from Mexico. Given Belize’s efforts on greening its economy, renewable energy (RE) has become a focal area within its national energy landscape.

What is primary energy in Belize?

1 Primary energy refers to energy sources as found in their natural state. consisting of Biomass at 41.6% (1,841.28 TJ), Solid Biofuel (firewood) at 21.9% (969.458 TJ), Hydro at 22% (974.09 TJ) and Solar2 at 0.003% (0.15 TJ). Figure 2. Belize’s Indigenous Energy Production by Primary Energy Content in 2016.

What is the indigenous energy supply in Belize?

Figure 2 depicts the indigenous energy supply in Belize by primary energy content. In 2016, Crude Oil accounted for 13% (574.91 TJ) of indigenous energy production and Petroleum Gas accounted for 1.4% (62.93 TJ). Renewables made up the remaining 85.60% of primary energy supply,

How many kilowatts can a private company generate in Belize?

Private entities are allowed to generate up to 75 kilowatts of power in Belize without needing a license. Almost half the energy in Belize comes from hydroelectric power and biomass.