Moving towards energy security: renewable energy and energy conservation strategies and policy recommendations for the Republic of Nauru

Abstract

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are very vulnerable to global warning and the impending sea level rise. Lack of energy security combined with but not limited to, High per capita use. lack of widespread renewable energy technologies, remoteness, limited funding, and high fuel prices, make pacific SIDS especially vulnerable to energy security/supply issues.1 This paper presents strategies that the Government of Nauru (GoN) can implement to face these challenges. Appropriate legislation and development of social programs focused on the utilization of renewable energy technologies, energy conservation measures, capacity building across all sectors. These strategies will help Nauru transition from being entirely reliant on imported diesel fuel to run generators towards a more sustainable energy system that incorporates the use of renewable energy into the existing grid system and strategic conservation measures. Essentially, this paper continues the goal of the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) by providing a clear and pragmatic plan to enhance the use of renewable energy technologies and to limit demand side energy use.