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What is the optimal power system for Palau?

The optimal system includes the current power system together with additional renewable capacity coupled with battery storage. The results of the optimisation show that Palau’s current power system is dominated by diesel generation, with renewable energy only taking a small share (just 4%).

Can Palau achieve a fully decarbonised power system?

This report looks in detail at Palau's current power sector and provides a pathway for achieving a fully decarbonised, least-cost power system, with intermediate milestones. The government of Palau has proposed a target of achieving 100% of its electricity generation from renewable energy sources by 2050.

What is the power sector in Palau?

POWER SECTOR ASSUMPTIONS The Republic of Palau’s power sector is highly dependent on conventional fossil fuel generation, with diesel generators supplying electricity to cover most of the country’s total demand. Currently, there are a total of five main power plants on diferent islands in Palau, supplying electricity to meet the load.

Does Palau have a renewable power system?

The results of the optimisation show that Palau’s current power system is dominated by diesel generation, with renewable energy only taking a small share (just 4%). With more deployment, however, the share taken by renewables could potentially increase to more than 92%. This corresponds to the lowest average system LCOE.

How many power plants are there in Palau?

Currently, there are a total of five main power plants on diferent islands in Palau, supplying electricity to meet the load. The two largest power plants are the Malakal and Aimeliik power stations, which have total generation capacities of 15.5 MW and 10 MW respectively.

What will Palau's solar PV project do?

The project, which is also Palau’s first grid-scale solar PV plant, will contribute significantly to the country’s nationally self-determined contribution to meeting global climate targets as agreed in the Paris Accord. These include reaching 35% renewable energy, and reducing energy sector emissions to 22% below 2005 levels, by 2025.