In the face of the climate emergency, the European Union has committed, through its European Green Deal, to drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. However, the challenge is enormous for the 2,400 islands in the European Union, home to more than 16 million people. These islands, often powered by fossil fuels, face significant environmental costs: the cost of electricity production can sometimes be up to 10 times higher than on the mainland. How can businesses on these islands be supported in decarbonization while ensuring the stability of electrical supply ?
Energy storage and renewable energies: a winning combination?
Non-interconnected areas (NIAs) have access to multiple sources of renewable energy such as geothermal, wind, hydro, and solar energy. By strengthening local renewable energy production, these islands tackle crucial challenges: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing their dependence on fossil fuel imports from the mainland. However, the major drawback lies in the production fluctuations of these energies, creating instabilities in the island's electrical grid.
Fluctuations in renewable energy production can lead to electrical grid instabilities. Storage systems act as buffers, stabilizing electricity production and consumption to ensure reliable supply.
By replacing polluting diesel generators with storage solutions coupled with renewable energy sources, carbon emissions are significantly reduced, thereby contributing to the fight against climate change
Smart Management for Quick Return on Investment
The implementation of intelligent control systems is essential. These software solutions (EMS) enable proactive balancing of production, battery storage, and energy consumption. Through real-time monitoring and data analysis, including meteorological conditions, they anticipate energy fluctuations. These accurate forecasts facilitate optimal use of renewable resources, thereby enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the island's electrical grid. Moreover, by minimizing losses and optimizing the utilization of renewable energies, these systems enable a quick return on investment.
Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
The decarbonization of the electrical market in Non-Interconnected Areas (NIAs) is a complex yet essential challenge. The combination of renewable energies, energy storage systems, and intelligent management of the entire system represents the key to this energy transition. By investing in these technologies and overcoming logistical and financial challenges, it is possible to create energy self-sufficient and environmentally friendly communities.
Thus, these solutions provide a sustainable energy future for all, in alignment with the ambitious goals of the European Union regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
