Propuesta de un plan de eficiencia energética eléctrica en las islas San Cristóbal, Isabela y Santa Cruz del Archipiélago de Galápagos.

Abstract

In order to contribute to the initiative “Zero Fossil Fuels in the Galapagos Islands”, this document presents a proposal for an energy efficiency plan to be implemented in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela islands. This plan includes the modeling of end-use energy consumption, the program approach, and electrical efficiency projects. Each one contains a financial and economic study, a technical feasibility study, and the prospective savings obtained from the proposed measures. The information used to model the end-use energy consumption comes from the results of a survey answered by the residents of the islands. From such results, it is possible to stablish the action lines for different energy efficiency proposed projects. The energy saving projections and an economic evaluation are performed once the programs and projects are defined. Finally, this document presents three different alternatives that can be used for the implementation of new proposed projects with different budgets.