What is Palau's energy storage system?

energy storage system, was undertaken by Solar Pacific Pristine Power, a privately owned company. The plant will provide approximately 20 per cent of Palau’s power needs, delivering up to 23,000 megawatt hours per year to the grid network, reducing Palau’s reliance on expensive diesel generators.

How will the Armonia microgrid help Palau achieve its 45%-by-2025 goal?

With 100 MW of power generation and distribution capacity, the Armonia microgrid will enable Palau to meet its 45%-by-2025 renewable energy goal five years ahead of schedule, as well as offer electricity at the lowest rates in Palau’s history, according to the project partners.

Why did aiffp support solar Pacific Pristine Power?

An AIFFP loan and grant package has supported Solar Pacific Pristine Power to build Palau’s first solar and battery energy storage facility, key to its transition to renewable energy. We’re proud to have supported the establishment of Palau’s first utility-scale solar power plant at Ngatpang on Babeldaob.

What will Palau's solar PV project do?

The project, which is also Palau’s first grid-scale solar PV plant, will contribute significantly to the country’s nationally self-determined contribution to meeting global climate targets as agreed in the Paris Accord. These include reaching 35% renewable energy, and reducing energy sector emissions to 22% below 2005 levels, by 2025.

How will PPUC strengthen its power grid?

With this in mind as well as the recommendations in the Master Plan, PPUC intends to strengthen its power grid in terms of both reliability and stability, for which JICA is conducting feasibility study. We appreciate JICA’s holistic approach to achieve our National target of renewable energy integration.

Should Palau address climate mitigation and climate adaption at the same time?

“In the midst of the global energy transition, it is imperative that we address climate mitigation and climate adaption – at the same time,” Palau President Tommy Remengesau stated. As we reduce our carbon footprint, so too should we reduce the vulnerabilities of our energy infrastructure in the face of rising seas and natural disasters.