What is the future of the Marshall Islands electricity system?

The future of the Marshall Islands electricity system depends on upgrading the electricity network, getting better at energy efficiency, and replacing diesel generation with renewable energy in the form of wind and solar. Most of all it depends on our people. Take a look at where we are headed.

What does the Marshalls Energy Company do?

“The Marshalls Energy Company is a semi-autonomous utility company responsible for the generation, distribution and sale of electricity on a number of islands and atolls within the Republic of the Marshall Islands.”

What is the Marshall Islands electricity roadmap?

The Republic of the Marshall Islands is calling for ambitious action by all countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are leading the way by committing to net zero emissions by 2050, with significant milestones along the way. The Marshall Islands Electricity Roadmap presents costed, technically sound pathways to help achieve our NDC.

What's happening at the Marshalls Energy Company's power plant?

A drone photograph shows the MEC’s power plant number two, with Delap Dock in the background. Photo: Tyler Milne. After 18 months of delay due to Covid border lockdowns, a World Bank-funded revamp of power systems at the Marshalls Energy Company is moving into its next phase.