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.

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.

How much money does a small island developing state need?

Full implementation of the current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Small Island Developing States would require up to USD 6 trillion to be invested in adaptation measures and clean energy technologies.

Why do coastal and remote communities face unique energy challenges?

Image by Fred Zietz, NREL Coastal, remote, and island communities face unique energy challenges because of their geographic isolation, which often contributes to issues with energy access, quality, affordability, and reliability.

Could Fiji's mepsl programme Save 17% of its electricity demand?

Expanding the product coverage of the Fiji’s MEPSL programme could allow the buildings sector to save 17% of its electricity demand annually by 2030, according to analysis by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency.