This report was done by Matthew Dornan. Solar photovoltaic technologies have for some time been promoted as a cost-effective means of rural electrification in developing countries. However, institutional structures resulting in poor maintenance have adversely affected the sustainability of past solar projects.
The Government of Fiji (Fiji Department of Energy) Solar Home Lighting Systems (SHS) project utilizes solar photovoltaic technology for the provision of electricity to the rural sector. It is an expansion to the current RESCO project being implemented in that the number of solar home systems installed and maintained by government at an affordable service fee has increased from 1371 to 5800.
This report was prepared by Bruce Clay for the Government of the Cook Islands. This report investigates the current power system on Rakahanga and considers short, medium and long-term options for the development of the system to include local renewable energy sources. In the short term a wind and solar monitoring programme should be initiated to quantify the local renewable energy resource. This could be carried out on Manihiki as the results derived would be applicable to both islands.
The purpose of this report is to review the status of the power sector in the Cook Island communities of Rakahanga, Manihiki and Pukapuka. This report is required to provide both a general update of the power sector for these locations and to inform the proposed development of community-scale photovoltaic power systems as described in the RAKAHANGA, MANIHIKI AND PUKAPUKA ISLANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT. These Power Sectors Reports have been prepared to inform the development of Feasibility Reports and final design documentation for new power systems for each of the islands.
Micronesian Energy Association report to the 21st Micronesian Chief Executives Summit on February 2016.
The Micronesian Energy Association would like to report on CNMI’s renewable energy efforts, Guam Energy Task Force, RMI activities and update on Green Energy Micronesia initiative . This report is intended to update the process on CNMI with integrate renewable energy and existing power system. The information presented can be used as a template for regional islands to adopt renewable energy as part of the INDCs (Intended National Determined Contributions) effort to reduce the utilization of fossil fuel.
Off-grid solar installation inspection report for Yap. The aim of the inspections carried out by the REP-5 Programme Management Unit (PMU) over the period of November 2008 to March 2009 in Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap was to ensure that the supply and installation of the 161 off- grid PV systems were done. The PV systems were designed and implemented as rooftop installations at seven sites; as flat roof installations at six sites; and as ground-mounted installations at three sites.
Short mission report to the Federated States of Micronesia from November to December in Yap State. The aim of the mission to FSM carried out by Mr. Brewer and Ms. Legros was to visit and assess the suitability for renewable energy systems of seven of the outer islands in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
Short mission report to the FSM, Pohnpei State. The aim of the mission carried out by Mr. Brewer and Ms. Legros was to visit and assess the suitability for renewable energy systems of seven of the outer islands in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) which are Sapwuafic, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi, Onoun, Satawan, Asor and Fadrai. The overall assessment was to examine the potential to supply electricity to the health centres and schools on these islands using renewable energy technologies.
Reports on conditions of project buildings in Pohnpei State. The assessment aimed to examine the condition of the physical structure of the selected buildings that will receive a PV system under the REP-5 programme. There are plans to put a PV solar system on buildings on each of the 5 main outer atolls in Pohnpei: