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What is the Palau solar battery project?

The Palau Solar Battery Project will be the largest such project in the Western Pacific. It will lessen Palau’s imported fuel dependency, a major step towards its ambitious goal of 100%.

How will solar energy be produced in Palau?

Solar electricity will be produced by a hybrid 15.3 MWdc (13.2 MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) plus 10.2 MWac/12.9 MWh battery energy storage system facility. Extensive safeguards to protect Palau’s pristine environment SPEC did not leave any stone unturned to protect the pristine Palau ecosystem.

When will Solar Pacific finish its solar PV project in Palau?

It aims to finish its solar PV project in Palau and battery storage by April 2023. Solar Pacific’s chairman Perez said that the project, which marks the group’s first foray into overseas energy markets, is now at 65% completion. To help Palau achieve its renewable energy goal of 45% by 2025, the project will supply up to 23,000 MWh.

Who is Alternergy & Solar Pacific?

“Alternergy & Solar Pacific saw an opportunity to explore the electricity markets outside of the Philippines, and we are proud to be the Republic of Palau’s first independent power producer.

Where is spec solar project located?

For the project site, SPEC leased 16 hectares of clear savannah land in Ngatpang State on Babeldaob, Palau’s largest island. This land is largely clear of forest cover, but numerous changes were made to the solar array layout to avoid cutting any tree and leave nearby forested areas untouched.