Guernsey distribution energy systems

Does Guernsey have electricity?

The company is the sole licenced distributor of electricity to Guernsey with over 94% of the island’s energy being supplied through the subsea cables while at the same maintaining sufficient on-island generation capacity.

When did Guernsey Electricity become a company?

In 1993, Guernsey Electricity was adopted as the trading name, and in 2001 became Guernsey Electricity Ltd following commercialisation. In 1998, the Channel Islands Electricity Grid was established to operate subsea cables supplying electricity from Europe giving a secure, reliable and affordable source of energy.

Why is energy important in Guernsey?

Access to energy is a critical requirement which enables us to undertake daily activities such as using the internet, cooking, working, and staying warm. In Guernsey, we currently rely on fossil-fuel based systems of energy production and consumption and operate a thermal power station.

Who owns Guernsey power company?

The company is owned by the States of Guernsey with the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authorities (GCRA) regulating our core business of electricity generation, conveyance and supply. The Board is made up of three Executive Directors, five Non-Executive Directors and a Non-Executive Chair.

What is the energy transition in Guernsey?

In Guernsey, we currently rely on fossil-fuel based systems of energy production and consumption and operate a thermal power station. However, it is recognised that as part of the response to climate change, there is a need to transition to an energy mix with limited, if not zero carbon emissions. This is often referred to as the energy transition.

What happened to Guernsey Electric?

In 1933 the States of Guernsey cancelled the concession and acquired the business at a cost of £285,500 at which time the capacity was 3.73 MW with 2,928 consumers on 165 kilometres (103 mi) of cables with eight substations. It would be supervised by the States Electricity Board. : 48