How many power plants are there in Timor-Leste?

The generation capacity in Timor-Leste currently stands at almost 300 MW consisting of 3 power plants. In addition to these main power plants meeting most of the power demand of the country, small diesel-fired generators serve as a significant source of electric power in many localities with inadequate power from the grid.

How long will the integrated power facility last in Timor-Leste?

The duration of the integrated power facility will be about 25 years, and the bid deadline is 1 May. Renewables account for only 8% of the total electricity supply in Timor-Leste, with 99% of that coming from bioenergy and 1% from solar, according to a report issued by the International Energy Agency last year.

Does Timor-Leste have a high electricity access rate?

In rural areas, electricity access rates have reportedly increased from 7.7 % in 2002 to 100 % in 2021, despite the country's mountainous terrain and dispersed population. Fig. 2. Timor-Leste electrification trends 2001–2021. Timor-Leste's electricity access percentage recorded a dip in 2010, coinciding with a national census.

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.

Why did Timor-Leste lose electricity?

Most of the energy infrastructure that existed when Timor-Leste was part of Indonesia was destroyed during the violent outbreaks of 1999. At the time of independence in 2002, electricity access was estimated to be just 24 % of the population .

Do Rural Households use electricity in Timor-Leste?

Stakeholder responses and anecdotal observations of rural households in Timor-Leste revealed that lighting, mobile phone charging, television, and radio dominate electricity use with limited adoption in agriculture-related activities. According to respondents, some farming groups operated small diesel generators for rice milling.