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SIDS Lighthouses quickscan: Interim report
This interim report highlights the advantages and benefits of renewables for islands, explains the quickscan methodology and presents quickscan findings from multiple SIDS and other islands.
- November 2017
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- Islands, Climate Change
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- English
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- Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas
Renewable Desalination: Technology Options for Islands
Many islands face shortages of fresh water. Desalination using renewable energy can meet their water needs at reduced costs, this report finds.
- December 2015
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- Islands
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- English
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- Antigua and Barbuda, Greece
Renewable Energy Roadmap for The Republic of Maldives
This roadmap identifies the key barriers to renewable energy deployment in the Maldives. The objective of the roadmap is to assist the Maldives in identifying optimal pathways for deploying a high share of renewable energy.
- September 2015
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- Islands, Policy
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- English
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- Maldives
Renewable Energy Opportunities for Island Tourism
Tourism is an important economic driver for island economies. Energy supply, vital for the tourism industry, is still dominated by oil products which increases islands’ vulnerability to the environmental impact of fossil-fuel use, as well as to oil price volatility, which makes it difficult for the industry to remain competitive
- August 2014
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- Islands, Benefits
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- English
Electricity Storage and Renewables for Island Power: A Guide for Decision Makers
A practical guide for decision-makers and project developers on the available energy storage solutions and their successful applications in the context of islands communities. The report also includes various best practice cases and different scenarios and strategies. It is developed as part of the IRENA Renewables in Islands Initiative (IRII).
- May 2012
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- Energy Transition, Islands
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- English