What is a Vanuatu solar PV system?

This project is aligned to the Government of Vanuatu’s National Energy Road Map for increasing the energy access for rural communities in Vanuatu. The installed solar PV system is a stand-alone 230/400 VAC 50Hz solar micro-grid combined with 48V batteries operating 24 hours and 7 days a week.

What is Vanuatu's national energy road map?

Through its National Energy Road Map and in line with the goals of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, Vanuatu aims for 100 percent rural electrification and a total transition to renewable energy by 2030.

How can Vanuatu benefit from solar power?

With this project, 17,000 households throughout Vanuatu will be supported to access non grid, renewable electricity through solar. With low population densities and large distances between communities, a key challenge for the project has been providing access to electricity in a way that is cost effective and efficient.

Will a new solar micro-grid change Vanuatu's future?

On the remote island of Malekula, a new solar micro-grid is changing the lives of over 2,800 people -- boosting local development while contributing to Vanuatu’s sector-specific target of transitioning to close to 100 percent renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2030.

Does Vanuatu have a Power Cooperative?

Throughout the first year of operation, the local energy service company will provide free maintenance and train members of the local communities to operate and maintain the power station. “This the first-ever power cooperative for Vanuatu’s last mile communities.

Will wintua's secondary school reduce its energy costs?

For John Sawyer, the principal of Wintua’s Secondary school which is home to 121 students, one of the main benefits will be that the school will be able to drastically reduce its energy costs. “We used to have to spend around US$10,000 per year on fuel for the school,” he said.