Can accelerated deployment of renewables address energy transition challenges in the Solomon Islands?

The new report finds that accelerated deployment of renewables and the uptake of energy transition innovative solutions in the Solomon Islands can address the challenges. To drive action towards accelerated energy transition, the government already aspires to achieve 100% electricity access and zero emissions by 2050.

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.

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:

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.

Why did Solomon power conduct preliminary consultations?

Solomon Power has conducted preliminary consultations to gather feedback from potential project beneficiaries in two of the project areas/components, namely the construction on new renewable energy mini-grids (Component 1) and the connections to low income households (Component 2).

What is the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA)?

The Act sets out in very wide terms the functions and duties of the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA). The SIEA (trading as Solomon Power) is generally in charge of all matters related to electricity production and transmission/distribution in Solomon Islands, including ensuring standards of safety, efficiency and economy.