Energy Development in Island Nations

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Photo of a red pyramid-shaped structure with a large light fixture at the top and a panel of circular solar cells on its side. Behind the structure rises a tower of cemented-together black rocks. In front of the red structure and rock tower are bright-green plants. A body of water and grey landscape under a grey, cloudy sky appear in the background.

Photovoltaics power a beacon at the top of an extinct volcano on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos.

To guide advances in the development and deployment of clean energy technologies in islands, the international partnership for Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) will serve as an objective advisor to help project participants

Establish governmental policy that encourages growth in renewable energy
Develop financing and other resources for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
Understand, integrate, and plan for renewable energy technology options through technical assistance and training.

Case studies provide examples of how renewable energy initiatives can help islands achieve their goals.