Donor Organization: Japanese Government
Exeuctive & Partner Organization:
- Executive: MEMRE, Energy Divison
- Partners: PIF, Japan and Foreign Affairs
Description:
The main objective of this project is to provide solar electricity in the rural areas. With the provision of electricity in rural areas identified as a key national priority, the Government of Solomon Islands selected Inter Action Corporation (IAC) of Japan as the main implementing agency for this project entitled ' Rural Electrification via Solar Home Systems in the Solomon Islands. IAC and MMERE agreed to a large scale Solar Home System (SHS) project through which
Location: Marovo ( Western), Choiseul (Ward 7), Central, Guadalcanal, Isabel, North Malaita , Temotu and Makira
Time Frame: 2013 - 2014
Total Cost/Budget: USD $4 million
Status: Implemented
Sector: Energy
Expected Outputs/Outcomes:
- Installation of 2000 solar panels in homes across the provinces.
- Use of Renewable energy as part of the mitigation process.
Contact Person(s):
- Gabriel Aimaea, Deputy Director, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , MEMRE
National Climate Change Policy: N/A
Amount of Project Budget Spent to Date: N/A
Percentage of Project Budget Spent to Date: N/A