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Greek consortium wins bid to build hydropower plant
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6 FAQs about [Vanuatu energy storage power station wins the bid]
What is the energy access project in Vanuatu?
The project will assist Vanuatu install hydropower generation to replace diesel generation in Malekula and will extend the distribution grid in both Malekula and Espiritu Santo. Project preparatory technical assistance was used in project preparation. Energy Access Project: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2021)
Will Vanuatu continue to use the re-sat platform?
An estimate for a quote was presented to the Government of Vanuatu for continued use of the platform beyond the RE-SAT project period. “The Department of Energy is working towards achieving the goals of the National Energy Road Map (NERM) 2030, and it is timely that this project comes to fruition.
What is the impact of low access to electricity in Vanuatu?
Project preparatory technical assistance was used in project preparation. Access to electricity nationwide in Vanuatu is low (33%), however drops even further in rural areas. Low access to reliable, affordable electricity has negative impact on the livelihoods of households, particularly rural households.
How does reliance on fossil fuels affect Vanuatu's economy?
Over-reliance on imported fossil fuels (diesel) also has a negative macro-economic impact. In order to address these issues, the Government of Vanuatu has requested ADB to support development of least-cost renewable energy (hydropower) and grid extensions in targeted provincial centers.
When will the commercial ready platform be available to Vanuatu?
The commercial ready platform (version 2) was successfully launched in Vanuatu in July 2021 during our final training workshop (due to the pandemic this took place online). A session to discuss the way forward of how the platform would be made available to Vanuatu after the funded project ends was also included.
How has IEA improved weather data development in Vanuatu?
In particular for Vanuatu, the IEA team experimented with weather data development at a 5km spatial resolution, given the large extension that Vanuatu covers. A new user journey has made the application more intuitive and user friendly. A UX (User