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:

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.

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.

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.

Does Solomon power have a connection fee?

Solomon Power is committed to expand its service both in Honiara, rural areas on Guadalcanal and other outer islands. The initial connection fee is an impediment that cannot be overcome without financial support.

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.