The project is part of Samoa's broader commitment to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. The new solar power project, developed with funding from international development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to stabilise energy costs and increase energy security.
ed integration of innovative distributed energy solutions across its service territory. Currently, Samoa's energy portion of the t riff sees its highest cost kWhs coming from energy supplied through its diesel resources. The Samoan Government has an established goal of 70% renewable energy generati
The expanded solar farm is projected to generate 9.6 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1,944 tons each year. SPEL, Samoa's first independent power producer (IPP), operates under a 20-year power purchase agreement with the government-owned Electric Power Corporation.
r power, spaces in front near and the rear end of the thermal station is available for RETotal land area e from Samoa Land Corporation is 15.5 acers land was designated for Solar Energy.LeaseProperty is legally leased to EPC from Samoa La
Now, just a short flight away, Western Samoa is trying to catch up. The country has signed off on a multi-million dollar loan deal to expand solar power across its two main islands, Upolu and
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a $2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million) loan to expand renewable energy
This upgrade is projected to boost annual energy generation by over 50%, from 6.2 GWh to 9.6 GWh, reducing diesel imports and shielding the island''s grid from fuel price
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million) loan with Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) to help boost renewable energy
The upfront cost for Glass-Glass modules can be 5-15% higher than for comparable Glass-Foil modules. However, this additional investment can be recovered
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a $2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million) loan to expand renewable energy
The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and commercial energy needs. Samoa
The Upolu Solar Farm in Samoa will be expanded and upgraded with 625 W bifacial solar panels from JA Solar. (Photo Credit: Asian Development Bank)
Planned renewable power projects include utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind generation with battery storage systems. Rate data current as of July 2024. For more
The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and
The information developed through this EOI will be used to evaluate the market interest for IPP-led development of renewable energy generation and storage for Samoa, to be procured by EPC.
The upgrade is expected to lift annual generation from around 6.2 GWh to 9.6 GWh. The project will help Samoa meet peak energy demand, which it has struggled to do
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