Timor-Leste invests in energy storage power station project

Global law firm DLA Piper, as part of an advisory team led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has advised Eletricidade de Timor-Leste (EDTL) on a power purchase agreement with a consortium comprised of Électricité de France and Itochu for the development of Timor-Leste’s first utili
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Global law firm DLA Piper, as part of an advisory team led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has advised Eletricidade de Timor-Leste (EDTL) on a power purchase agreement with a consortium comprised of Électricité de France and Itochu for the development of Timor-Leste’s first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant and battery energy storage system (BESS), with a combined capacity of 100MW.

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Will Timor-Leste's first solar power project integrate with a battery energy storage system?

In a landmark moment for Timor-Leste’s energy future, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been officially signed for the country’s first-ever solar power project integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

What is the Timor-Leste solar power project?

The Project involves the construction and 25-year operation of a new power plant in Manatuto, Timor-Leste, comprising a 72 MW solar power plant co-located with a 36 MW/36 MWh battery energy storage system. This will be the country’s first full-scale renewable energy IPP project.

Why should Timor-Leste invest in solar & storage infrastructure?

José added: “The investment in Timor-Leste’s solar and storage infrastructure is transformative. It will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels while improving grid stability and energy access across the country”. José de Ponte was supported by special counsel Marnie Calli, senior associate Lisa Huynh and solicitor Jeraldine Mow.

What is the project regarding in Timor-Leste?

The project is a 3-year study to prepare a wind map of the most promising locations and to prepare a feasibility study of economically viable grid-connected and isolated wind power potential in Timor-Leste.

Is there a 20-year power sector development plan for Timor-Leste?

This study report presents the results of a 20-year power sector development plan for Timor-Leste (East Timor). Keywords: adb projects, power sector, power sector development plan, electrification program, generation and transmission, rural electrification, expenditure program, technical assistance, timor leste.

How has Timor-Leste benefited from investment in the energy sector?

The result of investment in the energy sector has been remarkable. As of 2017, about 80 percent of the population has had access to electricity.

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