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6 FAQs about [Grid integration of solar energy Solomon Islands]

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.

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:

Will Solomon power fund grid-connected solar PV?

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: Honiara substation owned by Solomon Power that could be used to install approximately 0.5MW to 0.6MW of grid-connected solar PV.

How will Solomon power develop a solar hybrid / mini-grid project?

Prior to initiating work, Solomon Power will need to consult with communities it has identified for solar hybrid / mini-grid facilities to confirm community support, the ability of individual households to pay the electricity tariff, and the availability of community land on which to implement the subproject.

Why is the power supply in the Solomon Islands so volatile?

Currently, most of the power in the Solomon Islands is dependent on diesel generated power which uses imported fuel. This volatile energy supply structure is susceptible to soaring fuel prices, and the people want it to be rectified as soon as possible.

Does Solomon power own land for solar PV micro & mini-grid sites?

Solomon Power has undertaken land surveys for solar PV micro and mini-grid sites at Lambi, Ulawa, Santa Ana and Visale to identify land that is either government owned or available for lease4. Some preliminary results are as follows: In Lambi, only one site was identified for the solar hybrid.

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