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ENERGY SUPPLY FOR REMOTE AREAS
Everywhere in the world, the energy demand for communication, lighting, heating and cooling is increasing. But many places are far away from public infrastructure and not connected to the utility grid. In these cases, energy generation and distribution is often done locally in mini grids, mainly powered by diesel generators.
The required decentralized infrastructure with diesel generators, energy storage and control technology is expen- sive to purchase and to operate, resulting in high levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). Conventional renewable energy solutions like PV or wind are often not suitable (e.g. for space or logistic requirements).
Besides, many remote areas suffer from natural disasters, like typhoons, that regularly threaten the energy supply. Airborne wind energy systems (AWES) that harness powerful high-altitude wind can be an economic, reliable and eco-friendly solution for mini grid hybridization.
Configuration mini grid with AWES
THE POWER OF HIGH-ALTITUDE WIND FOR MINI GRID HYBRIDIZATION
Everywhere in the world, the energy demand for communication, lighting, heating and cooling is increasing. But many places are far away from public infrastructure and not connected to the utility grid. Energy there is often generated and distributed locally in decentralized mini grids, mainly powered by diesel generators with high carbon emissions.
The required decentralized infrastructure with diesel generators, energy storage and control technology is expensive to purchase and to operate, resulting in high levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). Conventional renewable energy solutions like PV or wind are often not suitable (e.g. for space or logistic requirements).
Besides, many remote areas suffer from natural disasters, like typhoons, that regularly threaten the energy supply. Airborne wind energy systems (AWES) that harness powerful high-altitude wind can be an economic, reliable and eco-friendly solution for mini grid hybridization.
airborne wind energy for mauritius
SkySails Power has launched a cutting-edge airborne wind energy system in Mauritius, harnessing strong high-altitude winds with a 120 m² kite to generate clean electricity for the island grid.
This innovative project, a collaboration between SkySails Power and IBL Energy, showcases the commercial potential of renewable energy technology in the Indian Ocean region. Backed by the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency, it’s a major step toward achieving the island’s goal of 60% renewable energy by 2030, providing a sustainable alternative to diesel generators.
Day- and Nighttime
Coverage of day- and nighttime demand with an emission-free energy source
Reduction fuel
Significant reduction of fuel consumption due to reduced back-up function of diesel generator
Low maintenance
Lower maintenance costs and longer lifetime of diesel generator
Easy transportation
Reduction of transport complexity of diesel fuel
LCOE Reduction
Reduction of overall system LCOE
Local support
Increased local supply security and local value creation
Sustainability
AWE technology helps to fullfil the Sustainable Development Goals N°7 & 13 of the UN*
* SDG: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Typhoon-resistant
The system can be put back into operation within a very short time after a typhoon.