Renewable Electrification for Chiloé Islands

Abstract

Small scale renewable electricity is technically feasible but not massively available yet. Many different initiatives are taking place around the world taking solar based systems to un-electrified villages1. These types of systems could be enhanced by including other re-newable resources available in the vicinity. In fact areas with low solar radiation have no ap-propriate solution yet. To address this problem this thesis proposes a robust, user-friendly, renewable generator sys-tem appropriate for isolated housing, based on the study case of the islands of Chiloé, southern Chile. This system would address the demand of a single dwelling and aim to be movable and cost effective. The system includes complementary generator sources to offer a more stable supply and be suitable for the conditions of the islands of Chiloé. It is interesting to evaluate the possibilities of combining: