Global analysis of the techno-economic potential of renewable energy hybrid systems on small islands

P. Blechinger, C. Cader, P. Bertheau, H. Huyskens, R. Seguin and C. Breyer

Energy Policy, 2016, vol. 98, issue C, 674-687

Abstract: Globally, small islands below 100,000 inhabitants represent a large number of diesel based mini-grids. With volatile fossil fuel costs which are most likely to increase in the long-run and competitive renewable energy technologies the introduction of such sustainable power generation system seems a viable and environmental friendly option. Nevertheless the implementation of renewable energies on small islands is quite low based on high transaction costs and missing knowledge according to the market potential.

Keywords: Island energy supply; Energy system simulation; Techno-economic potential; Renewable energies; SIDS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2016.03.043

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