Do IEA islands need resilient power systems?

Islands need resilient power systems more than ever. Clean energy can deliver – Analysis - IEA Islands need resilient power systems more than ever.

Can island nations build a greener and more resilient energy sector?

Based on our experience implementing USAID-funded energy programs in over 60 countries—including small islands in the Caribbean, South Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and the Philippines—we’ve seen first-hand how island nations can build a greener and more resilient energy sector. Below we outline some of these examples and recommendations.

Could distributed energy resources boost the deployment of renewables on islands?

Distributed energy resources – or small-scale energy resources that are usually situated near sites of electricity use, such as rooftop solar – could play an important role in boosting the deployment of renewables on islands, increasing the security, resilience and affordability of power systems while accelerating decarbonisation.

Why do small islands need a new energy infrastructure?

Islands – including those that make up the group known as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – also need to upgrade their energy infrastructure so that it is resilient to higher temperatures, more frequent natural disasters and flooding related to rising sea levels.

How can off-grid energy solutions help remote island communities?

These examples show that off-grid energy solutions not only bring reliable energy to remote island communities, but they also help foster self-sufficiency, create income-generating opportunities, and decrease outlays for fuel.

How much money does the Isla Verde mini-grid save?

Since its construction, the mini-grid has resulted in annual savings of $274 per Isla Verde household, money that can now go toward educational needs for children, food, or other household expenses.