Who is financing a solar energy project in the Solomon Islands?
The Asian Development Bank, Saudi Fund for Development, and Solomon Power are all financing the project. A project is now underway on the Solomon Islands to help the country accelerate its renewable energy generation.
Does Solomon have a solar system?
Solomon has natural conditions suitable for solar power, and they are promoting renewable energy, but the grid-connected photovoltaic power generation system (hereinafter referred to as “grid-connected PV system”) has not been introduced.
How is the Solomon Islands project funded?
The project is being funded by a $10 million concessional loan and a $5 million grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), while the Saudi Fund for Development and state-owned Solomon Power are providing $10 million each. The government of the Solomon Islands is providing $7 million.
What's new at Solomon power station?
The project was completed by MAN diesel for over SBD120m. The new station has been commissioned and is currently in operation. Furthermore to improve the reliability Solomon Power invested in a new 11 kV switchboard, two 1.6 MW diesel generators and two new power transformers at Honiara Power Station.
Why is the power supply in the Solomon Islands so volatile?
Currently, most of the power in the Solomon Islands is dependent on diesel generated power which uses imported fuel. This volatile energy supply structure is susceptible to soaring fuel prices, and the people want it to be rectified as soon as possible.
What does Solomon power do?
Solomon Power is the implementing agency for the Solar Power Development Project. They provide personnel for the Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU, which is within Solomon Power, has been responsible for the procurement of all civil works and goods for the project, in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines.
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