What is the Solomon power project?

The Project forms part of a broader initiative of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA), trading as Solomon Power, the state-owned enterprise responsible for energy generation and distribution within the Solomon Islands. Solomon Power has recently started to invest in strengthening and expanding its system.

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

Component 3: US$ 2.5million to add grid-connected solar power to contribute to the overall share of renewable energy in Solomon Islands energy mix. Solomon Power has identified three possible sites for grid-connected solar PV, not all of which are likely to be funded under the Project. These include:

Who is responsible for implementing a project in the Solomon Islands?

Solomon Power will be the implementing agency for the project and will have overall responsibility for project management. MMERE will oversee the implementation of the project on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government.

Is Solomon power constructing a new outstation in malu'u?

This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u. The scope includes solar panels, battery storage system, back up diesel generator and 415 V distribution network to connect about 200 customers at each of these sites in Western Province and Choiseul Province.

How will solar power benefit the Solomon Islands?

This will provide access of low-income households to electricity in Peri-urban and rural areas of Solomon Islands, and by increasing the generation capacity of renewable energy facilities (solar PV) in the Islands.

Where is Solomon power constructing a mini hybrid outstation?

Hybrid Generation systems in Seghe and Taro This project commenced in late 2015 to construct two new mini hybrid outstations. This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u.