How will solar energy be produced in Palau?

Solar electricity will be produced by a hybrid 15.3 MWdc (13.2 MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) plus 10.2 MWac/12.9 MWh battery energy storage system facility. Extensive safeguards to protect Palau’s pristine environment SPEC did not leave any stone unturned to protect the pristine Palau ecosystem.

What is the Palau solar battery project?

The Palau Solar Battery Project will be the largest such project in the Western Pacific. It will lessen Palau’s imported fuel dependency, a major step towards its ambitious goal of 100%.

When will Solar Pacific finish its solar PV project in Palau?

It aims to finish its solar PV project in Palau and battery storage by April 2023. Solar Pacific’s chairman Perez said that the project, which marks the group’s first foray into overseas energy markets, is now at 65% completion. To help Palau achieve its renewable energy goal of 45% by 2025, the project will supply up to 23,000 MWh.

Where is Palau's first solar power plant located?

We’re proud to have supported the establishment of Palau’s first utility-scale solar power plant at Ngatpang on Babeldaob. energy storage system, was undertaken by Solar Pacific Pristine Power, a privately owned company.

Does Palau rely on fossil fuels?

As a small island developing state, the Republic of Palau sought to wean itself off its dependence on fossil fuel for power, which accounts for 99.7% of the country’s power generation. To address this issue, Palau invited Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), Alternergy’s solar developer, to develop a clean, renewable energy source.

What is the Palau project?

Mike Lichtenfeld, CEO of Solar Pacific, stated that “Our Palau Project creates a strong partnership between the governments of Palau via a long-term electricity supply agreement, with the Palau Public Utilities Corporation, and with Australia through project financing through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific.”