flinders island isolated power system (ips) connect 2016 k bunker rmi cwr
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Transforming global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future.
CONNECTIONSBEYONDTHEWIRESKaitlyn Bunker, PhD | 01 December 2016 | Isolated Power Systems Connect
SHARING INSIGHTS FROM ENERGY TRANSITIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connections
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PEOPLE CONNECTIONS Connections
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MAKING CONNECTIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE – CARBON WAR ROOM
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RMI-CWR MISSION MISSION STATEMENT: TO DRIVE THE EFFICIENT A N D R E S T O R AT I V E U S E O F R E S O U R C E S
Rigorous technical and
economic analysis
Convening and facilitating conversations with the right stakeholders
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PLANNING
ISLANDS ENERGY PROGRAM
Signing of IRP document in Saint Vincent
Convening of women in energy in Aruba
Fostering knowledge sharing through CARILEC Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) and the Women in Renewable Energy network (WIRE).
Example solar PV project
Identifying and advancing low risk renewable energy & energy efficiency projects.
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RMI-CWR AND CLINTON CLIMATE INITIATIVE (CCI)
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PROJECTS CAPACITY BUILDING
Developing a blueprint for the energy future through Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) processes.
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• Studied Electrical Engineering at Michigan Technological University
• Completed BS, MS, and PhD degrees
PERSONAL INTRODUCTION MY BACKGROUND AND CURRENT WORK AT RMI-CWR
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TitleEDUCATION AND BACKGROUND CURRENT WORK
• Senior Associate at RMI-CWR
• Islands Energy Program – leading energy modeling and technical analysis for IRP planning processes, and modeling for small island microgrid opportunities
• Received U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
• Completed a summer fellowship through NSF with HOMER Energy
TOPICS FOR TODAY CONNECTIONS FROM THE CARIBBEAN • Saint Lucia case study • Key lessons learned
CONNECTIONS FROM LARGER POWER SYSTEMS • Key themes observed • Opportunities for isolated systems to lead
the way
CONNECTIONS FROM THE CARIBBEAN
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SAINT LUCIA: LOCATION IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN Connections from the Caribbean
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SAINT LUCIA: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Connections from the Caribbean
Population: 180,000 Land Size: 238 mi2 / 616 km2
Electric Utility: LUCELEC Peak Load: 60 MW Current Generation: Diesel
Cul-de-Sac: critical generation
Vieux Fort: critical transportation
Castries: critical communications
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Integrated Approach
Long Term Planning
SAINT LUCIA: APPROACH TO ENERY TRANSITION Connections from the Caribbean
The Government and LUCELEC came together to complete an Integrated Resource Plan as part of the National Energy Transition Strategy (NETS).
The first utility-scale PV project is being developed
near the international airport (3 MW installed capacity).
Near Term Projects
The National Utilities Regulatory Commission
(NURC) was established in 2016 to regulate the
electricity and water sectors.
New Regulations
Saint Lucia is working in several key areas to move towards their goals for renewable energy and energy efficiency. RMI-CWR works with the Government & LUCELEC on two of these.
NETS
SolarProject
NURC
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SAINT LUCIA: 3 MW SOLAR PV PROJECT Connections from the Caribbean
First utility-scale solar PV project, 3 MW by the airport RMI-CWR’s main role was to de-risk the project
Owner/Developer
Owner’sRep,ManagerofRFPProcess,LiaisonbetweenLUCELEC&Bidders
TechnicalAdvisor,AuthorofRFPandTechnicalSpecificaJons
FURTHER, FASTER, TOGETHER
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CKY MOUNTAIN
INSTIT UTE
WA R R O O M
CARBON
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3 MW SOLAR PV PROJECT – LESSONS LEARNED
• Permitting requirements
• Early assessment of site conditions
• Need to make site boundaries obvious
• The first utility-scale RE project in Saint Lucia is underway due to the approach taken
• The project will continue despite government shifts
• Site visit
• Partnership approach
• Open procurement process
Connections from the Caribbean
CHALLENGES BENEFITS KEY TAKEAWAYS
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SAINT LUCIA: NATIONAL ENERGY TRANSITION STRATEGY Connections from the Caribbean
Included the country’s first ever Integrated Resource Plan Developed by us as an objective 3rd party in partnership with Government and LUCELEC
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SAINT LUCIA: IRP PROCESS Connections from the Caribbean
Generate&CollectIdeas
DevelopIni>alScenarios
Refine&Down-SelectScenarios
DeepInves>ga>ononFinalScenarios
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SELECTION OF SCENARIOS TO TEST Connections from the Caribbean
Hybrid
Distributed
CentralizedOwnership
DecentralizedOwnership
Conven>onal Renewable
FossilFuelOnly
IPPThermalGeothermalIPP
SolarPV
Wind
Storage
U>lity-Owned
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INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN RESULTS Connections from the Caribbean
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INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN RESULTS Connections from the Caribbean
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SAINT LUCIA NETS – LESSONS LEARNED Connections from the Caribbean
A third party is key An inclusive process is necessary Lowering and stabilizing electricity rates is possible Utility involvement is essential Energy storage has a key role
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LESSONS LEARNED – ISLANDS HAVE A LOT IN COMMON Connections from the Caribbean
One example: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and Turks & Caicos Islands both have multiple islands that are electrically separate, and served by the local utility company.
Bequia
Canouan
Mayreau
UnionIsland
Mus>que
SaintVincent
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LESSONS LEARNED – ISLANDS ARE EACH UNIQUE Connections from the Caribbean
One example: San Andres and Providencia, Colombia have different needs for stakeholder engagement than other islands might.
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THEME OF INCLUSION Connections from Larger Power Systems
Finding a transition that will benefit all Finding a way to include all in the process Example: Fresno, California
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TRANSITIONS HAPPENING OVER TIME Connections from Larger Power Systems
A transition to implementing increased energy efficiency and renewable energy does not happen overnight Denmark and other European nations are demonstrating the potential for success when a transition is implemented strategically year by year
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GOING BEYOND TECHNICAL Connections from Larger Power Systems
These transitions are often way more than just the technical considerations Example: Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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OPPORTUNITY FOR ISOLATED POWER SYSTEMS TO LEAD Connections from Larger Power Systems
Along with the electricity sector, islands can lead the way in a transformation of mobility
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