Why is Suriname a green country?

Diversification of Suriname’s energy mix with solar and hydro energy will boost the country’s energy security by reducing its reliance on costly imported fossil fuels. Increased green energy supply aligns with global sustainability goals (net zero goals), while it further enhances Suriname’s image as an eco-conscious country.

What is the electricity supply voltage in Suriname?

Daytime temperatures range between 21°C and 32°C. The satisfactory domestic and commercial supply voltage in Suriname is 127/230 volts, 50-60 cycles. Other suppliers include N.V. Energiebedrijven Suriname, Staatsolie Power Company Suriname, and Dienst Elektriciteitsvoorziening.

Where is Suriname located?

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) — Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the South, Guyana to the West and French Guiana to the East.

How big is the central Suriname nature reserve?

The Central Suriname Nature Reserve covers 3,950,000 acres. Nine-tenths of the entirety of Suriname heterogeneous forests boast over 1,000 species of trees with the diverse flora of the coastal area comprising around 4,000 species of ferns, seed plants and mosses, weeds and mildews.

Could a macroeconomic stabilization program benefit Suriname?

Fiscal adjustments could potentially benefit Suriname within the context of a macroeconomic stabilization program, according to the World Bank. Despite its limited production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Suriname is one of the world’s most vulnerable to the impact of flooding.

Who provides water in Suriname?

Other suppliers include N.V. Energiebedrijven Suriname, Staatsolie Power Company Suriname, and Dienst Elektriciteitsvoorziening. N.V. Surinaamsche Waterleiding Maatschappij (SWM), otherwise known as the “Suriname Water Company” is the main provider of water primarily in urban centers.