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Will a floating wind project boost La Réunion's Energy Independence strategy?

The introduction of a floating wind project in La Réunion promises a substantial boost in renewable energy capacity, vital for the island’s energy independence strategy.

Could Réunion be the first region to send food and energy?

“If there’s climate-change problems, or war, or any political conflict in the world, Réunion wouldn’t be the first region where people would think to send food or energy,” says Jean Philippe Praene, who studies renewable energy at the University of La Réunion in Saint Denis. “So we have to be as self-sufficient as possible.”

Does La Réunion have a floating wind sector?

La Réunion’s insular setting necessitates the development of a local floating wind sector, poised to create numerous job opportunities during construction and operation phases. Floating offshore wind, tailored to the island’s geography and weather patterns, capitalizes on its deep offshore waters.

Why is Réunion so worried about energy imports?

Part of this concern stemmed from Réunion’s over-reliance on imports, including for energy, says Russeil, who is now at the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment in Paris.

Which islands have achieved complete energy self-sufficiency?

So far, only very small islands such as El Hierro in the Canary Islands have achieved complete energy self-sufficiency, says Dominique Grondin, who studies energy engineering at the University of La Réunion.