Can photovoltaics be used for rural electrification in the Solomon Islands?

The success of the Sukiki project in the Solomon Islands, where photovoltaics are used for rural electrification, has brought delight to the government and people. They hope that continued use of photovoltaics for rural electrification will serve as a beacon of hope, not just for the Solomons but for the rest of the world as well.

Where is Solomon power constructing a mini hybrid outstation?

Hybrid Generation systems in Seghe and Taro This project commenced in late 2015 to construct two new mini hybrid outstations. This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u.

Is Solomon power constructing a new outstation in malu'u?

This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u. The scope includes solar panels, battery storage system, back up diesel generator and 415 V distribution network to connect about 200 customers at each of these sites in Western Province and Choiseul Province.

Will the Solomon Islands be submerged in the next 100 years?

As a low-lying archipelago in the South Pacific, the Solomon Islands faces the real possibility that a significant portion of its territory will be submerged underwater in the next 50 to 100 years if global warming raises ocean levels as projected by climate scientists.