Simplified Multi-Hazard Assessment to Foster Resilience for Sustainable Energy Infrastructure on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Ana Gabriela Haro-Baez (), Eduardo Posso, Santiago Rojas and Diego Arcos-Aviles ()
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Ana Gabriela Haro-Baez: Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y la Construcción, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui s/n, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
Eduardo Posso: Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y la Construcción, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui s/n, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
Santiago Rojas: Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y la Construcción, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui s/n, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
Diego Arcos-Aviles: Departamento de Eléctrica, Electrónica y Telecomunicaciones, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui s/n, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: This study analyzes the clean energy infrastructure resilience on Santa Cruz Island, located in the Galapagos archipelago, facing identified multi-natural hazard scenarios such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather events. Although Santa Cruz Island has a relatively modern energy infrastructure, its geographic location and lack of clear emergency management actions would significantly affect its performance. Risk assessment components, such as exposure and vulnerability, are also analyzed, highlighting the need for strategic interventions to ensure the continuity of energy supply and other essential services. Proved methodologies are used to propose action plans, including structural and non-structural solutions and simulations based on disaster scenarios. As a result, a series of strategies are revealed to strengthen the response and adaptation capacity of both critical infrastructure and the local community. These strategies hold the potential to ensure the island’s long-term energy security and sustainability, reducing its carbon footprint and instilling hope for a resilient future.

Keywords: fostering resilience; energy infrastructure; multi-hazard; risk control; vulnerability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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