What is the Solomon power project?

The Project forms part of a broader initiative of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA), trading as Solomon Power, the state-owned enterprise responsible for energy generation and distribution within the Solomon Islands. Solomon Power has recently started to invest in strengthening and expanding its system.

Does Solomon power have a new generator system?

Solomon Power has recently started to invest in strengthening and expanding its system. To date, the investment program includes installation and commissioning of an additional 10 MW of diesel generator capacity at Lungga Power Station in Honiara in 2016.

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:

What is the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA)?

The Act sets out in very wide terms the functions and duties of the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA). The SIEA (trading as Solomon Power) is generally in charge of all matters related to electricity production and transmission/distribution in Solomon Islands, including ensuring standards of safety, efficiency and economy.

How much land does Solomon power need?

For the hybrid power generation works at out station locations approximately 1 ha of land will be required for solar panel arrays, battery systems (possibly), diesel generators, and a small site office for Solomon Power. Solomon Power will obtain the required land on a negotiated lease basis.