How will the Comoros Islands be affected?

The Comoros Islands could be affected by the energy review through extreme events such as natural disasters, volatility of oil prices, socioeconomic energy risks, or geopolitical instability.

What is the energy vulnerability of Comoros?

Comoros faces energy vulnerability for three reasons. The first issue is the high cost (0.24€/kWh) of carbon-based electricity, which is attributed to a poorly performing distribution network. This leads to more than 40% losses, making it the highest cost in the area.

Should Comoros abandon its monolithic energy governance?

Comoros, like many small islands, should consider changing its monolithic energy governance due to its structural heaviness. The territory needs to adapt quickly to face the challenges of transition. Comoros's energy vulnerability is threefold.

Why are the Comoros islands vulnerable to fossil fuels?

The Comoros is in a fossil fuel-dependent electricity situation, making its energy position more vulnerable in the near future. Like many Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Comoros Islands heavily rely on fossil fuels to meet their energy demand. This reliance on fossil fuels is the issue.

What is the environmental impact of production in the Comoros?

The environmental impact of energy production in the Comoros is high, with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 0.930 kg CO2 eq / kWh. At present, the level of production in the Comoros is small overall.

Why does the Comoros have a low wind power density?

The Comoros has a relatively low wind power density, with values mainly distributed between 80 and 270 W/m 2, as indicated by the Global Wind Atlas map [43]. This low potential is also attributed to the minor variability of the topography throughout the three islands of the Comoros archipelago.