Isabela Island Hybrid Power Plant – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Meeting a growing city’s power needs
Hence, the Ecuadorian government started the “Zero Fossil Fuel Galápagos Initiative” that led to replacing the old diesel gensets with a pioneering solution based on 100% renewables. In 2016 the project began on the largest island of Galápagos, Isabela, with a new, hybrid power plant for the entire island.
The new plant is close to the seaside, resulting in a harsh environment with volcanic and seismic activities. Logistics were constrained by the naval transport capacity, and high environmental protection requirements in this nature reserve called for special precautions. The new power plant also had to be expandable for future demand development, which was considered right from the start of the project.
An energy intelligent solution
The Isabela Island Hybrid Power Plant was designed to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by integrating renewable resources to address the energy challenges of Isabela Island. A special focus was put on designing the plant with complementing technologies to exploit local resources that provide the true basis for a sustainable energy future. Special care was taken with regards to the environmental impact of the used technology, considering the unique and sensitive natural environment the plant is located in.
Creating a reliable, safe, and sustainable power supply for Isabela Island was only made possible by an international collaboration of dedicated people. Inhabitants of the island, authorities, financiers, and energy experts from Siemens all contributed to the big goal: zero fossil fuels for Galápagos.
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Within the objective of Ecuador‘s “Zero Fossil Fuel Initiative for the Galapagos Islands” a new hybrid power generation system was installed in Isabela island located in the Galapagos Archipelago. It is successfully in operation since October 2018.
Within the objective of Ecuador‘s “Zero Fossil Fuel Initiative for the Galapagos Islands” a new hybrid power generation system was installed in Isabela island located in the Galapagos Archipelago. It is successfully in operation since October 2018.