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A case study of renewable energy for Hawaii

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  • Phillips, Victor D.
  • Chuveliov, Andrei V.
  • Takahashi, Patrick K.

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A hypothetical fuel-energy system based on indigenous, renewable resources to achieve energy self-sufficiency in Hawaii by the end of the 21st century is presented. In this case study, renewable resources would provide sufficient energy for a projected total energy consumption of approximately 335 × 106 GJ from approximately 15 GWe of installed capacity in the year 2100. The renewable fuel-energy system would feature methanol-from-biomass to meet liquid fuel requirements for surface transportation and for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors; hydrogen via electrolysis in liquid form for air transportation and as a gaseous fuel for industrial purposes; and electricity generated from geothermal, ocean thermal, wind, and photovoltaic sources for all power applications. A green economic analysis indicates that between the years 1987 and 2100 the switch to this hypothetical renewable fuel-energy system would require expenditures of approximately $400 billion (1986 U.S. dollars), representing a saving of approximately $200 billion over continuing a business-as-usual fuel-energy system based on imported fossil fuels.

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  • Phillips, Victor D. & Chuveliov, Andrei V. & Takahashi, Patrick K., 1992. "A case study of renewable energy for Hawaii," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 17(2), pages 191-200.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:17:y:1992:i:2:p:191-200
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(92)90068-B
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