Price of household energy storage power supply in East Timor

How much does electricity cost in Timor-Leste?

The flat rates vary from $3 per month for low-income consumers with a two-amp connection and 6-hour daily provision of power, to $25 per month for connection above four amps and 24-hour access to power. II. POWER DEMAND AND SOURCES OF ENERGY In 1998, the total peak load of Timor-Leste was reported at 17.1 MW. Power sales stood at

How many households in Timor-Leste have access to electricity?

As noted earlier, only 20% of households in Timor-Leste have access to electricity. The Government intends to address this situation in the decade ahead with a sustained program of rural electrification.

How much do Timor-Leste households spend on energy?

Households in Timor-Leste spend an average of $14.3 on energy per month, which is the equivalent of 20% of a typical rural household's monthly income and on average, members of a household spend 3.5 hours per day for cooking and allocate 6 hours per week for collecting fuelwood (Mercy Corps 2011 ).

What determinants of household energy choices in Timor-Leste?

Using data from the 2007 Timor-Leste Living Standards Survey, this paper examines the determinants of household energy choices in Timor-Leste. The majority of households are dependent on dirty fuels such as fuelwood and kerosene for energy. Only a small fraction of households use clean energy such as electricity.

Which power plants supply most of Timor-Leste's electricity?

Two newly constructed power plants supply most of Timor-Leste’s electricity: (i) the 119-megawatt (MW) Hera plant, located near Dili, became operational in 2011; and (ii) the 136 MW Betano plant, located in the Manufahi district on Timor-Leste’s south coast, became This summary is based on ADB. 2014.

What are the main sources of energy in Timor-Leste?

Fossil fuels in Timor-Leste are imported from neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and Australia. Seventy-five percent of oil imports are used for electricity production, with the remaining 25 percent consumed in the transport sector. Other sources of energy. Lighting needs are met by the use of kerosene, plant oils and batteries.