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Mauritius Island Nation: 100%
Renewable Energy System by
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A. Khoodaruth , V. Oree , M.K. Elahee , Woodrow W. Clark, II 2
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University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius; Clark Strategic Partners, Beverly Hills, CA, United
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Chapter Outline
Introduction 279 Bagasse Gasification 294
Current Energy Status of Mauritius 282 Solar Photovoltaic 296
Primary Energy Requirements 282 Solar Thermal 296
Electricity Generation 284 Onshore and Offshore Wind 297
The Government’s Vision of Ocean Technologies 298
Renewable Energies up to 2025 289 Biofuels 299
Options for a 100% Renewable Energy Flexible Generation and Storage 300
System by 2050 293 Smart Grids 301
Hydrogen Power and Electric Conclusions 302
Vehicles 293 References 303
INTRODUCTION
Energy is widely acknowledged as being one of the most critical and pervasive
issues that will challenge decision makers globally during this century. On the
one hand, the importance of energy in fueling sustained economic growth and
development has prompted governments to ensure that their relentlessly rising
energy demands are met adequately at all times. On the other hand, the 82%
share of fossil fuels in the global energy mix raises concerns about detrimental
environmental impacts and energy security (IEA, 2013). New power systems
and integration of several energy resources are becoming more and more
common throughout the world (Clark and Cooke, 2011). Harnessing renewable
energy (RE) sources can contribute to decarbonizing the energy system and
upholding long-term energy security worldwide. Since the turn of the century,
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