Solar photovoltaic system Solomon Islands

How many solar homes are there in the Solomon Islands?

“Solomon Islands currently has one of the lowest levels of access to electricity in the region, with over 85% of the population of Solomon Islands still without access to electricity and for this project alone, we received over 6,000 applications to obtain only 2,000 solar home systems,” said Mr Aimaea.

Can photovoltaics be used for rural electrification in the Solomon Islands?

The success of the Sukiki project in the Solomon Islands, where photovoltaics are used for rural electrification, has brought delight to the government and people. They hope that continued use of photovoltaics for rural electrification will serve as a beacon of hope, not just for the Solomons but for the rest of the world as well.

How much electricity does the Solomon Islands produce?

The Solomon Islands produce a total of 103 m kWh of electric energy per year. Per capita, this is an average of 135 kWh. The country can completely be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy, as their total production meets 108 percent of their own requirements.

How many hydroelectric systems are there in Solomon Islands?

The left option uses a canal with pipeline (penstock) and the right option uses a pipeline (penstock) only. There are currently nine hydroelectric systems in Solomon Islands with no system greater than 150kW. Six are operational and these are all community owned with five implemented by the Australian NGO, Apace7.