Renewable energy review : Samoa

Abstract

ENERGY REVIEW 1 ENERGY REVIEW 1. Executive Summary Key Features for 2009 Performance Renewable Energy  Total renewable energy consumption in 2009 is estimated at 40700 tonnes of oil equivalent (TOE).  Biomass consumption recorded a decrease in consumption from the commercial and manufacturing sector. The residential sector recorded an increase in consumption.  Solar Energy technology contributes to a minute portion of the national consumption accounting for 0.13% of total renewable energy produced in 2009.  Energy consumption from hydro power in 2009 remained the same and stood at 3800 TOE. Petroleum  Prices of unleaded petrol and diesel fluctuated throughout 2009 and peaked in December with recorded increases since January of 23% and 0.3% respectively.  Average Petrol and diesel prices for 2009 recorded $2.22 and $2.25 respectively; and in comparison to 2008, average prices decreased by 25% and 31% for the two products.  Price of dual purpose