Republic of the Marshall Islands

Advanced Regional Training on 'Solar Power' : To provide in conjunction with the Solar Energy Company (SEC) in Kiribati assistance in the coordination of an advanced training programme on "Solar Power" in Fiji. Training programme convened and trainees trained.

Senior solar technicians from Kiribati, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Vanuatu and Marshall Islands attended at an Advanced Regional Training Workshop on Solar Power at the Center for Appropriate Technology
Development (CATD), Nadave, Fiji, from 5 to 9 May 2003.

National energy demand/supply database for RMI.

Economic Potential of Renewable Energy : Full feasibility studies of applicable / possible renewable energy projects for the region.

This report was prepared by Empower Consultants Limited. The Namdrik Atoll solar project has had a somewhat chequered history. Before
proceeding with the Outer Island electrification programme, GoRMI wished to
understand the issues arising from this experience so as to better scope the forward
programme of bringing light to the remaining 20 atolls that have no access to
environmentally friendly commercial fuels. Under its PIEPSAP project, the South
Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) agreed to fund an investigation with

Feasibility Study of Establishing OTEC : Marshall Islands are keen to develop alternative energy sources. Potential developers are kept informed on the region's potential through contributions to the International OTEC/DOWA Association Newsletter. Assistance was given to Marshall Islands to help them select a contractor to carry out a detailed feasibility study of establishing a OTEC power and fresh water plant on Majuro.

Policy and Technical Advice : Provide policy advice and training in appraisal techniques and financial/economic analysis for proposed projects. Monitor, analyse and distribute information on economic and technical performance of a range of energy supply technologies used in the region. Provide in-country follow-up training and advice on the national energy supply/demand databases and data collection as required.

Rural Electrification Policy : The provision of assistance with the development and review of National Rural Electrification Policies.

Back to office report for the PIEPSAP consultations held in FSM, RMI and Palau.

PIEPSAP Project Annual Work Plan for 2006.