Is there a market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste?

Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.

What is the photovoltaic units implementation project in Timor-Leste?

Just as the remaining renewable energies sources that are being explored by the Government in Timor-Leste, the photovoltaic units (or solar project) implementation project is specially directed for the families that live in remote areas, where difficulties still exist in the national energy network installation.

How long does a solar system last in Timor-Leste?

High electricity costs and readily available solar radiation mean that the average payback period for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system in Timor-Leste is only 1.5 to 3 years instead of the global average of 6-10 years. Transitioning to solar can also help the country meet environmental commitments.

Can Timor-Leste generate solar energy?

As almost the whole territory of Timor-Leste has the potential to successfully generate solar energy, the Government is keen to tap into this potential to setup utility scale solar plants as well as off-grid lighting solutions for remote localities.

What is Timor-Leste's energy policy?

The government of “Timor-Leste” is also trying to shift its policy to the introduction of clean energy, such as hydraulic, wind, and solar power generation. However, the most of its national budget for the electric power sector are spent on fuel import and electricity charges, so it is difficult to realize its policy.

Will Timor-Leste replace oil imports with solar power?

More than 75% of oil imports in Timor-Leste are used for electricity production across the country and around 90% of the sector’s operating costs are fuel costs associated with power generation. The Government of Timor-Leste intends to replace part of this high-cost generation by more cost-efficient solar power.