Faroe Islands: Towards 100% R.E.S. penetration

The Faroe Islands complex consists of 18 islands. The total energy demand is based on imported oil (93%). Electricity needs account for around 10% of the total energy consumption, with 51% covered from wind and hydro in 2016. Wind parks; Photovoltaic stations; Pumped hydro storage system; Insular an...

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Main Authors: Katsaprakakis, Dimitris Al, Thomsen, Bjarti, Dakanali, Irini, Tzirakis, Kostas
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148118314733
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Summary:The Faroe Islands complex consists of 18 islands. The total energy demand is based on imported oil (93%). Electricity needs account for around 10% of the total energy consumption, with 51% covered from wind and hydro in 2016. Wind parks; Photovoltaic stations; Pumped hydro storage system; Insular and rural communities sustainable development; Hybrid power plants; Clean energy for islands;