In May 2024, Tuvalu completed its first large-scale solar farm and a two-megawatt-hour battery storage system on its main island, Funafuti. Spanning several hectares of land and rooftop and utilizing advanced photovoltaic technology, the project significantly reduces Funafuti's diesel dependency and improves energy reliability.
One of Tuvalu's most pressing economic challenges is its dependence on imported fossil fuels. In 2021, 96% of Tuvalu's energy came from imported fossil fuels, which consumed more than 70% of the nation's budget.
Tuvalu is a small Polynesian island nation in the Pacific Ocean, composed of four reef islands and five atolls and totaling just 16 square miles. With a population of approximately 11,733, Tuvalu is known for its rich Polynesian culture, stunning marine environment and advocacy.
Despite some ocean economic activity, Tuvalu relies heavily on international aid to meet its basic needs, like water, sanitation, transportation, energy and health care. One of Tuvalu's most pressing economic challenges is its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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This system will generate 174.2 megawatts per hour of electricity each year (2% of Funafuti''s energy demand), reduce Tuvalu''s fossil fuel consumption by 41,100 liters per year and
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The integrated solar storage system converts sunlight into electricity, stores excess energy, monitors power generation, and discharges electricity when needed, reducing dependence on the power grid.
The pacific island nation of Tuvalu is on track to achieving its goal of 100% renewables by 2030, with the recent commissioning of a 500 kW rooftop solar project and 2
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attery energy storage system (BESS). Tuvalu, an island country midway between Hawaii and Australia, has commissioned a new solar and storage project with the ADB, featuring
ADB and the Government of Tuvalu commissioned 500 kilowatt on-grid solar rooftops in Funafuti and a 2 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system that will provide clean and reliable electricity supply
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