Kiribati photovoltaic power station supporting energy storage

Who generates electricity in Kiribati?

Sector context. Grid-connected electricity in Kiribati’s capital, South Tarawa, is generated 4. and distributed by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), a state-owned electricity and water utility.

Why is electricity so expensive in Kiribati?

Of the 7,877 households in South Tarawa (44% of total households in Kiribati), 72.4% are connected to grid electricity. Access is largely for lighting, and that lighting is often insufficient, inefficient, and expensive. The high electricity cost has suppressed demand and has hindered growth in the commercial and tourism sectors.

How many people live in Kiribati?

Half of Kiribati’s population of 115,847 live in the capital, South Tarawa, which has a land area of only 16 km2 (population density of over 3,600 per km2). Of the 7,877 households in South Tarawa (44% of total households in Kiribati), 72.4% are connected to grid electricity.

How will Kiribati's water crisis affect the community?

There will be impacts on one communal water well, and over 600 trees. Consultations were conducted with affected persons and nearby communities. A Resettlement Plan has been prepared in compliance with the SPS and laws of Kiribati.

What country is Kiribati?

THE PROJECT Country context. The Republic of Kiribati is a small island nation in Central Pacific. It comprises 32 atolls and a coral island with a total land area of 810 square kilometers (km2) widely dispersed over an exclusive economic zone of 3.5 million km2 and spread across three island groups and time zones.

How much does a kilowatt-hour supply cost in Pacific?

“Utilities Benchmarking Report, 2017 Fiscal Year”, indicates the average supply costs across Pacific utilities is $0.32 per kilowatt-hour compared to 0.395 per kilowatt-hour for South Tarawa. only around 9% of demand on South Tarawa. Diesel generation supply the remaining 91%.