Kiribati New Energy Power Supply

Does Kiribati need electricity?

As a small, remote island state, Kiribati is highly dependent on imported energy supply. Electricity is one of the government’s largest expenditures. Yet the current fossil fuel-based power system is inadequate to meet future demand.

What is Kiribati integrated energy roadmap?

The resulting Kiribati Integrated Energy Roadmap (KIER) highlights key challenges and presents solutions to make Kiribati’s entire energy sector cleaner and more cost effective. As a small, remote island state, Kiribati is highly dependent on imported energy supply. Electricity is one of the government’s largest expenditures.

Should solar PV be deployed in Kiribati?

The findings of this roadmap show that power sector is a key area, where the ongoing efforts from the deployment of solar PV should be continued and complemented with and improvement of efficiency in Kiribati’s entire energy system, including electricity use, heating, cooling, and transport.

Does Kiribati have biomass?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Kiribati: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

Who can I contact if I need a press interview in Kiribati?

For more information, or media interviews please contact: Tioti Taaitee, POIDIER Project Manager, Energy Planning Unit, Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development (MISE), Republic of Kiribati; email: [email protected]

When was the Mise project launched in Kiribati?

The project was officially launched on 28 January 2021 with an Inception workshop at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) Boardroom in Betio, South Tarawa in the Republic of Kiribati.