Insular electricity grids are considered to have a more fragile structure than the mainland
ones due to several factors such as the lower inertia because of lower number of generation …

Electricity storage is crucial for power systems to achieve higher levels of renewable energy
penetration. This is especially significant for non-interconnected island (NII) systems, which …

As many other small islands and archipelagos, the Canary Islands depend to a high degree
on energy imports. Despite its small surface, the archipelago has a high potential for …

In this paper, after a brief review on the main support policies for Photovoltaic (PV) systems
in Europe, the specific situations of six representative countries (France, Germany, Greece …

The term 'energy island'encompasses contradicting interpretations to electricity connectivity
and isolation. Scholars and practitioners use the same term to describe contrasting …

The correct strategy for monitoring and assessing marine Renewable Energy Sources
(RESs) is of great importance for local/national sustainable development. To achieve this …

Most small islands, with populations of between 1000 and 100,000 inhabitants, have non-
interconnected power generation systems consisting of thermal power plants. This affects …

This paper investigates the integration of solar and geothermal energy in a novel
polygeneration system producing simultaneously: electricity, thermal energy, cooling energy …

The paper presents a review of the literature on the use of the questionnaire as a tool for
collecting energy data in residential buildings. Numerous studies used the questionnaire to …

Islands are characterized by isolated energy systems and a reliance on fossil fuel imports
which comes with significant economic and environmental consequences and difficulties …