We understand that island states face unique obstacles. Challenges for island states range from decreasing historical dependencies on imported fossil fuels, the need for strong resiliency of island systems in light of extreme weather and other threats, diversification of island economies, and the need to transition to sustainable systems. In response to these challenges, islands around the world have developed and implemented innovative solutions.
Ricardo Energy & Environment works with island states to achieve sustainable systems that support local island economies. Clean energy and resource efficiency can provide island states with improved energy security and independence, cost reductions for businesses and consumers, greater resiliency, support local economic development and combat climate change and negative environmental impacts.
Solutions for islands can be limited by specific conditions and capabilities on the island, and therefore we value partnership with local stakeholders. We believe those living on the island have an essential role in determining the best solutions.
Ricardo Energy & Environment offers integrated cross-sector services for islands, which include electricity infrastructure, local energy, transport, waste and resource management.
Ricardo Energy & Environment supports sustainable development in island states through providing consulting services in the following areas:
Click on the image below to get an overview of island projects we have delivered.
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Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Variable Renewable Energy Grid Integration and Evaluation of SCADA and EMS System Design
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Micronesia, Integration of Solar Energy Technologies
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Tuvalu, Solar PV Systems for Outer Islands
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Bermuda, Development of 20-year Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
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Bermuda, Review of Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework for the Electricity Sector
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Bermuda, Support for Retail Tariff Reviews
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Bermuda, Development of Procurement Rules for Renewable Bulk Generation
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Bermuda, Generation Lifecycle and Investment Planning
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Bermuda, Development of Performance Incentives and Standards
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Bermuda, Dynamic Network Studies
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Bermuda, Grid Code Review
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Jamaica, Strategic Generation Market Study
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Jamaica, Tariff Structure Study
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St. Lucia, Grenada, Development of Operational and Governance Framework
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St. Lucia, Cost of Service and Tariff Study
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St. Lucia, Development of Renewable Energy Strategy
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St Lucia, Dominica and Guyana, Electricity Tariff Structure and New Tariff Design
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Guyana, Due Diligence of Hydro Generation Project
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Guyana, Development of Electricity Regulations
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Guyana, Evaluation and Prioritisation of Loss Reduction Investments
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Guyana, Management Services for Loss Reduction Programme
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Barbados, Review of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
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Bahamas, Electricity Tariff Study
- Cayman Islands, Electric Utility Investment Program and Operating Performance
- Indian Ocean region, Framework for Regulatory Oversight for the Regional Electricity Market
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Sao Tome and Principe, Least-cost Development Plan for Clean and Affordable Energy
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Nauru, Energy Sector Technical Assistance for the Utilities Authority
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Nauru, Electricity Supply Security and Sustainability
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St. Helena, Renewable Energy Project: Optimising Wind Generation Capacity
- Ascension Island, Waste Strategy and Treatment Options
- Vanuatu, Transaction Advisory Services
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Scotland, Sustainable Islands International Programme
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Scotland, Small Island Energy System Review
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Scotland, Niche Markets for Wave Energy
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Scotland, Due Diligence of Tidal Stream Energy Project
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Gigha (Scotland), Private Wire for Wind Farm
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Benbecula (Scotland), Community Wind Farm Audit
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Stronsay (Scotland), Behind-the-meter Battery Assessment for Wind Farm
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Iona (Scotland), Ground source Heat Pump District Heating System Due Diligence
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Islay (Scotland), Community Wind Turbine Due Diligence
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Islay (Scotland), Island Energy System Stakeholder Consultation
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Islay (Scotland), Distillery Biomass Boiler Procurement Support
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Jura (Scotland), Distillery Low Carbon Heating System Assessment
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Jura (Scotland), Distillery Net Zero Strategy
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Fair Isle (Scotland), Energy System Procurement Support
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Barra & Vattersay (Scotland), Energy System Funding Support
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Isle of Bute (Scotland), Carbon Footprint
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Canna (Scotland), Energy Systems Upgrade Procurement Support
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Orkney (Scotland), Water Source Heat Pump District Heating feasibility
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Western Isles (Scotland), Shared Ownership of Windfarms
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Foula (Scotland), Off- grid Electricity Network
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Isle of Sheppey (England), Community Renewable Energy Feasibility Study
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Isle of Man (England), Renewable Energy Sustainability Study
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Isle of Man (England), Service Delivery Municipal Waste Management
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Isle of Wight (England), Assessment of Hydrogen Opportunities
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Guernsey (British Isles), Waste Export Strategy Implementation
- Jersey (British Isles), Collection, Storage and Dispatch of Domestic Batteries
- Antigua, Singapore, Micronesia (Federated States of), Dominican Republic, Nauru, Seychelles, National Determined Contributions and Long-term Low Emission Strategy Support