Solomon Islands wants to be a solar power distributor

What percentage of the Solomon Islands' electricity mix is renewable?

Renewable energy only makes up 2% of the Solomon Islands’ electricity mix. Image: Namkoo Solar. A group of investment firms led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with the government of the Solomon Islands to finance new solar PV power plants, increase rooftop solar PV installations and support the islands’ power sector reforms.

How much will a solar PV project cost in Solomon Islands?

Component 3: US$ 2.5 million is allocated to add grid-connected solar power to contribute to the overall share of renewable energy in Solomon Islands' energy mix.

How will solar power benefit the Solomon Islands?

By increasing the generation capacity of renewable energy facilities, solar power will provide access to electricity for low-income households in peri-urban and rural areas of the Solomon Islands.

Who owns the mini-grids in the Solomon Islands?

Solomon Power will oversee the construction of the mini grids following a supply and install contract. These mini-grids will be owned, operated and maintained by Solomon Power, rather than community managed, as Solomon Power is better equipped to reliably operate and maintain hybridized systems.

What is the Asian Development Bank doing in Solomon Islands?

The Asian Development Bank is working with the Government of Solomon Islands and Solomon Power to convert electricity networks in five provinces almost entirely to solar power. The project will reduce the need for costly shipments of diesel to the provincial centers. LATEST PROJECT DOCUMENTS 1.

Will the Solomon Islands install 48% of its infrastructure by November 2023?

The Solomon Islands government plans to install 48% of its infrastructure by November 2023, when it is scheduled to host the Pacific Games.