A Sustainable Energy Mix for Small Islands in the Pacific Oceans. The Case Study of Vanuatu

The installation of technologies supplied by Renewable Energy Sources is mandatory to improve the environmental sustainability and loosen the dependence on fossil fuels. Furthermore, the energy transition can strengthen the stability of the energy market, especially in small islands. At the same time, the need for large infrastructure construction could be alleviated in developing areas. In this context, the proposed paper analyzes the current scenario of the small developing countries of the Pacific Ocean. In particular, the case study of Vanuatu is assessed, analyzing the available renewable energy sources: solar, wind and sea wave.