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Hitachi Energy helps the Faroe Islands aim for 100% renewable energy

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GREEN ENERGY

By year 2030 the Faroe Islands aim for 100% green electrical energy. Due to its favourable site conditions, the islands are surrounded by renewable energy in the form of hydro, wind, tides and waves, and to a certain extent solar energy.

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The ocean offers ideal conditions for innovative tidal energy and other technologies. Hydropower was one of the first sources of energy to be explored in the Faroe Islands already many years ago and now even a Field

Energy

The public energy company, SEV, was awarded the prestigious Nordic Environment Prize in 2015 for their ambitious goal to achieve 100% green electricity production in the Faroe Islands by 2030, as well as the creative nature of their efforts to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Green energy

In other words, together with the national electrical company, SEV, the Faroe Islands are pleased to foster a greater understanding and awareness of green energy in a way that is both easily accessible and highly stimulating and interesting.

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The ocean offers ideal conditions for innovative tidal energy and other technologies. Hydropower was one of the first sources of energy to be explored in the Faroe Islands already many years ago and now even a Field Solar PV plant has been inaugurated and included in the mix of sources.

The Power Supply System

Isolated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands need to be self sufficient in terms of electricity generation as the Faroese electrical grid is not interconnected to neighbouring countries. SEV operates six hydro power plants, three thermal power plants, three wind farms and one solar power plant.

Hitachi Energy helps the Faroe Islands aim for 100% renewable

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions

What is the Faroe Islands'' plan for becoming carbon neutral?

A key element in promoting green energy solutions for islands and remote areas is the Net Zero Islands Network. The purpose of the network is, e.g., to let the islands and isolated areas share knowledge, increase job opportunities, and investigate CO2-negative possibilities.

Solskifer in the Faroe Islands: A New Era for Sustainable Roofing

The project''s goal is to increase the use of sustainable energy solutions on the islands and help reduce carbon emissions. Solskifer is an ideal solution that combines traditional architecture with green technology, making it an attractive option for future buildings.

Shining a light on a smart island

The Faroe Islands are aiming for complete sustainable energy supply by creating a smart and innovative micro-grid. Far from continental Europe and surrounded by a vast sea, the Faroe Islands lie in the middle of the North Atlantic between Iceland and Norway.

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6 FAQs about [Faroe Islands solar energy contractors]

Are there renewables in the Faroe Islands?

“In the Faroe Islands, we are blessed with renewables: we have wind, hydro and some sun in the summer; we also have tidal and wave power where we can see great potential,” says Nielsen. Since announcing its green vision in 2014, SEV has already done a lot to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix.

Why is Sev the main power supplier in the Faroe Islands?

SEV is the main power supplier in the Faroe Islands. We operate on 17 of the 18 islands that constitute the Faroe Islands. Isolated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands need to be self sufficient in terms of electricity generation as the Faroese electrical grid is not interconnected to neighbouring countries.

Should the Faroe Islands be self-sufficient?

Isolated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands need to be self sufficient in terms of electricity generation as the Faroese electrical grid is not interconnected to neighbouring countries. SEV operates six hydro power plants, three thermal power plants, three wind farms and one solar power plant.

How many wind farms are there in the Faroe Islands?

Furthermore, external suppliers operate one wind farm and one biomass plant. Total installed capacity in the Faroe Islands is 163 MW and total power generation in 2019 was 386 GWh. Max demand was 63.1 MW in November 2020. In 2018, 49% of power generation came from renewable sources, i.e. hydro and wind power, respectively.

Are the Faroe Islands a sustainable country?

Did you know that the Faroe Islands is one of the world’s leading nations in producing sustainable electricity with over 50% of the nation’s electricity deriving from renewable energy sources? There is no shortage of renewable power in the Faroe Islands, due to the ocean currents and tides of the Northeast Atlantic and an abundance of strong wind.

Will the Faroe Islands use more green energy in 2025?

Even more conservative scenarios predict that the Faroe Islands’ current electricity consumption of approximately 350,000 MWh per year will increase to approximately 450,000 MWh in 2025. “The current discussion recommends using more green energy and especially the potential for wind energy is quite high,” says one of the islanders.

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