Geothermal Energy: a Suitable Choice for Isolated/island Communities

Abstract

Isolated habitats and/or communities are or resemble islands. Oceanic islands are extensions of the sea-floor above sea level. These are the result of geotectonic/volcanic processes. Volcanic setting is the main reason for the prevailing geothermal potential. This indigenous energy potential can often be harnessed to an extent, which nearly or completely satisfies local needs. There are numerous examples for successful geothermal development on islands; they are present on a great variety of scales: from large islands of country size like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, New Zea-land, Iceland, down to small islands like S