What is the Solomon Islands energy project?

The project will support the Solomon Islands government to boost renewable energy generation and increase access to grid-supplied electricity, while reducing reliance on expensive, imported fossil fuels.

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:

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.

Who is responsible for implementing a project in the Solomon Islands?

Solomon Power will be the implementing agency for the project and will have overall responsibility for project management. MMERE will oversee the implementation of the project on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government.

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 long do solar panels last in Solomon Islands?

The majority of solar energy systems installed in Solomon Islands last less than 2 years due to bad system design and poor user training. Superfly's systems are designed to last a minimum of 5 years (for basic systems) and 10 years for premium systems.