THE ROAD TOWARDS A 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY MIX IN THE FRENCH ISLAND OF MIQUELON

Developing a sustainable electricity mix in an island microgrid is a complex process. In order to deliver an electricity that is reliable, low-carbon and affordable compared to a conventional thermal generation, it is necessary both to choose the right technologies for generation, storage and possibly other sources of flexibility, and to size them correctly, while putting in place energy efficiency measures. In the present paper, a focus is made on the case of Miquelon, a French overseas island near the Canadian coast. The energy transition project consider wind, photovoltaic and biomass as the possible renewable generation technologies, and lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen for storage. The study aims at delivering a comprehensive comparison of electricity mixes based on these technologies, on both economic and environmental impact criteria.