East Timor Electric Photovoltaic Energy Storage Project

Is solar power possible in Timor-Leste?

In view of the foregoing situation, Japan conducted a field survey in proposed sites including Hospitals, University of Timor Leste (hereinafter referred to as “UNTL”), and Basic Schools about the possibility of power supply by solar power generation in “Timor-Leste”.

How much solar radiation a year in Timor-Leste?

(3) Solar radiation The annual average solar radiation in “Timor-Leste” is 1.73 times that in Japan, as shown in the following table. The annual number of days without solar radiation is 47.03 days (about 12% per year), which is appropriate in introducing solar system.

What is East Timor electrification masterplan 2025?

The overall objective of this project is to develop, for the Government of East Timor, the Electrification Masterplan 2025 of East Timor based on Renewables Energies. The East Timor Renewable Energy Electrification Plan consists on the thorough analysis of wind, solar and hydro resources (including wind measurement stations installation).

Does Timor-Leste have a solar system?

“Timor-Leste” has another solar system that was introduced in the past project, and has allocated the budget to the renewal of batteries of the system. Little maintenance cost is required for the grid connected system.

Will Timor-Leste replace oil imports with solar power?

More than 75% of oil imports in Timor-Leste are used for electricity production across the country and around 90% of the sector’s operating costs are fuel costs associated with power generation. The Government of Timor-Leste intends to replace part of this high-cost generation by more cost-efficient solar power.

Who bids for solar IPP project in Timor-Leste?

For Timor-Leste, bidders are typically from legacy countries such as Indonesia, Portugal and People’s Republic of China. For the Solar IPP project, Government of Timor-Leste represented by the Ministry of Finance has provided backstop guarantee for EDTL obligations under the Implementation Agreement.