Featured in Treasure Islands – 08-2024

Pathways to island potential

Islands could lead the energy transition with a little global support. James Elsmoor, founder and director of Island Innovation, explores the obstacles that islands face in moving away from fossil fuels.

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pv magazine

12 Aug 2024

This solar project, on Canada’s Prince Edward Island, produces 63% of the energy consumed by the city of Summerside. The provincial government aims for net-zero emissions by 2040. | Photo: Island Innovation

Few places highlight renewable energy potential as neatly as islands. The challenges islands face – isolation, small communities, limited infrastructure, and varying levels of economic development – make them ideal for clean energy.Islands offer conventional renewables – solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biofuel – as well as niche solutions such as tidal, ocean thermal energy …

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