Solar plus battery Timor-Leste

Is there a market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste?

Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.

How much does electricity cost in Timor-Leste?

The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries. For instance, in Indonesia industrial electricity tariffs are 0.11 USD/kWh, compared to 0.24 USD/kWh in Timor-Leste.

Will CNNP move into the solar market of Timor-Leste?

The renewables unit of China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) is considering a move into the solar market of the Southeast Asian market of Timor-Leste, two sources told Infralogic. CNNP Rich Energy is interested in taking part in an international tender to develop a solar plus battery energy storage system, they said.

Is Timor-Leste a good country for solar energy?

Timor-Leste has a high-quality solar resource. The global horizontal irradiance in Dili is higher than on the east coast of Australia, where the solar market is mature and installation costs are higher. The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries.

Can a Timor-Leste solar power plant be financed?

The tender, which was announced in February this year by state utility Eletricidade de Timor-Leste, is seeking an investor that can design, finance, operate and maintain a 72-85 MW solar power plant and a 36-43 MW battery energy project under long-term purchase agreements with the state grid in the capital city of Manatuto, the sources said.

How long does a solar system last in Timor-Leste?

High electricity costs and readily available solar radiation mean that the average payback period for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system in Timor-Leste is only 1.5 to 3 years instead of the global average of 6-10 years. Transitioning to solar can also help the country meet environmental commitments.