How many solar homes are there in the Solomon Islands?

“Solomon Islands currently has one of the lowest levels of access to electricity in the region, with over 85% of the population of Solomon Islands still without access to electricity and for this project alone, we received over 6,000 applications to obtain only 2,000 solar home systems,” said Mr Aimaea.

What is the Asian Development Bank doing in Solomon Islands?

The Asian Development Bank is working in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands and Solomon Power to convert electricity networks in five provinces almost entirely to solar power. This project involves the Asian Development Bank in putting a grid-connected solar power plant into operation by SIEA.

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.

What is Solomon power's capital expansion programme?

With a capital expansion programme of over SBD1 billion, Solomon Power strives to develop and implement its planned capital and infrastructure projects over the next five years that will support its mission to provide a safe, reliable and affordable supply of electricity to the Solomon Islands.