Kiribati new energy storage enterprise directory

What is the Kiribati energy roadmap?

The KIER is Kiribati's comprehensive energy roadmap, which takes into account renewable energy and energy efficiency potential in all sectors from 2017 to 2025.

What is Kiribati doing about energy transition?

“ Kiribati acknowledges the significance of energy transition and has the commitment to increase the use of renewable energy by 23% and 40% for South Tarawa and with 22% and 20% energy efficiency improvement for the outer islands.

What is the Kiribati Energy Act?

This training supports the Kiribati Energy Act which aims to modernize the legal and regulatory framework and institutional structure of the energy sector in Kiribati and includes regulating assessing and issuing licenses to both electrical contractors and solar installers to ensure professionalism and safety for electricity consumers.

Why are there no independent power providers in Kiribati?

Also, despite the potential for revenue generation from the high electricity costs, there are currently no independent power providers in Kiribati. Barriers to private sector investment include (i) lack of an enabling policy and regulatory framework, (ii) credit worthiness of PUB as an off-taker, and (iii) small transaction sizes.8

What is the Kiribati trade association?

South Tawara, Kiribati - Kiribati's private energy companies have established the Kiribati Trade Association, which will give its members a strong platform to speak with one voice to the government and decision-makers.

How did Kiribati get a grant co-finance?

The Government 24 Project Administration Manual (accessible from the list of linked documents in Appendix 2). of Kiribati requested grant co-financing equivalent to $3.7 million from the Strategic Climate Fund,25 and $2.0 million from the Government of New Zealand through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, both to be administered by ADB.