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.

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.