The feasibility of the introduction of natural gas into the electricity production system in the island of Crete (Greece)

摘要: Abstract This article examines the technical and economic feasibility for introduction of natural gas electricity generation in non-interconnected insular systems. In such systems, constitutes a fundamental perspective towards substitution oil or coal, commonly used production. On contrary, expensive transportation long overseas distances, required infrastructures expected limited consumption islands with low populations, constitute issues that can negatively affect project. The aforementioned tasks are examined present island Crete (Greece) chosen as case study. size its consequent create prerequisites gas. annual operation existing system new one, it would be modified after introduction, is simulated using all parameters data provided by utility company. production specific cost calculated both systems benefit from evaluated. CO2 emissions also reduced 38%, while 54%, compared to levels 2013. investments exhibit payback period above 3.5 years. other hand, energy dependence on imported sources remains.