Most small islands, with populations of between 1000 and 100,000 inhabitants, have non-
interconnected power generation systems consisting of thermal power plants. This affects …

In line with one of the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 7 to close energy
poverty, the techno-economic feasibility of deploying hybrid renewable energy systems …

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 …

The fragile ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands is being affected by population growth,
intensive tourism, the exploitation of local resources and the high consumption of imported …

In a world struggling for sustainable access to energy for all, renewable energy systems can
be a solution to implement on isolated micro-communities. However, such an …

Rural communities in developing countries lack access to affordable, reliable, and
sustainable forms of energy, which are essential factors for improving living conditions …

The integration of renewable energy sources (RES) in islands is crucial to improve their
economy allowing them to be energy independent. However, the intermittency of some RES …

Renewable energy-based mini-grids have become increasingly popular over the last two
decades. They have become crucial for increasing electricity access in developing …

Access to clean energy is required for facilitating sustainable development in remote areas.
In the Philippines many small islands are not supplied with electricity although it is aimed to …

There is increasing interest for worldwide deployment of distributed generation with a
particular emphasis on the utilisation of renewable energy resources. This is also relevant to …