How much energy does the Marshall Islands need?

Primary Energy. The Marshall Islands relies on imported petroleum to meet 99% of its primary energy needs. In 2016, 1,928 terajoules of petroleum products were imported, of which 65% were used for national energy needs and 35% for international fuel bunkering.

How many grid-connected solar systems are in the Marshall Islands?

As a result, the company has moved cautiously towards adopting grid-connected solar systems that do not include energy storage. So far it has only allowed five grid-connected solar installations without storage. Two 53 kWp and 57 kWp systems are at the College of the Marshall Islands. The others are a

How many kWp solar systems are in the Marshall Islands?

Two 53 kWp and 57 kWp systems are at the College of the Marshall Islands. The others are a 10 kWp system at the fisheries base, a 30 kWp system at the University of the South Pacific campus and a 209 kWp system at Majuro hospital. MEC intends to move cautiously before allowing a major expansion of grid-connected solar generation.

What does the 2009 National Energy Policy mean for the Marshall Islands?

This led to the endorsement of the 2009 National Energy Policy, along with the Energy Action Plan, which aims for “an improved quality of life for the people of the Marshall Islands through clean, reliable, afordable, accessible, environmentally appropriate and sustainable energy services.”

Who imports petroleum in the Marshall Islands?

Petroleum is imported by the state-owned Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) and private companies. MEC is responsible for on-grid and off-grid electricity generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the Marshall Islands except for Ebeye.

How can MEC and the College of the Marshall Islands work together?

The College of the Marshall Islands, the MRD Energy Planning Division and MEC need to work together to develop courses that be sustained in the long term. They would train local people to install and maintain the types of renewable energy equipment being used in the RMI. Existing technical training is in English only.