Pitcairn Islands energy container solutions

Can solar energy replace fossil fuels on Pitcairn Island?

Pitcairn’s authorities have launched a renewable energy project designed to replace fossil fuels with solar energy. The goal is to replace 95% of the current diesel consumption on Pitcairn Island (75,000 liters per year) with a combination of energy saving and solar electricity through the installation of a hybrid photovoltaic solar energy system.

Are the Pitcairn Islands Green?

Pitcairn Islands, a group of five islands with a total area of 47 km2 and which constitute one of the most remote archipelagos in the world, turn to safer, greener energies that best meet the needs of the population. Pitcairn’s authorities have launched a renewable energy project designed to replace fossil fuels with solar energy.

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.

Can microgrids and containerization serve the power needs of water-scarce island states?

Microgrids and containerization can serve the power needs of water-scarce island states in the region. The demand for electricity in Asia and the Pacific is rapidly growing. An expanding population needs power at home, as do national economies to create employment and reduce poverty.

Can archipelagos transform energy grids into hybrid energy systems?

Archipelagos face logistical challenges in meeting their electricity and other power infrastructure needs, as remote communities are particularly difficult and costly to service. These realities help make a strong case for transforming existing energy grids into hybrid renewable energy systems that reach everywhere.