Livø - First implementation of energy supply options

In 2011, the Danish Nature Agency carried out the project "Green Livø - a sustainable cultural environment". A very central part of the project was to analyse how Livø, which has no electrical connection to the main land, can be supplied with the highest possible amount of renewable energy in future.As part of the project in 2011 has - as a first step (Phase 1) - been identified the following energy solutions to replace the existing energy supply from the diesel generators: 1) Renovating/replacement of existing DH network and electrical grid, 2) Establishment of PV panels and probably also a few small wind turbines, 3) Establishment of small biogas plant/unit, 4) Overhaul of existing wood boiler and 5) Replacement of existing diesel generators. In a later phase (not part of this application), it is expected to make the energy supply at Livø even more based on renewable energy. This may also include the possibilities related to the ferry transport to/from the island as well as the internal transport at the island and the agricultural machinery.This ForskVE application will result in a detailed planning as well as a part-implementation of the energy solutions in Phase 1 as mentioned above. This will serve as basis for the further implementation of the full Phase 1.The project will - with Livø as case - contribute to define suitable renewable energy solutions for small islands and other remote areas where it is a particular challenge to integrate renewable energy.