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PPUC targets 200-minute annual outage benchmark with major grid upgrades

Battery storage systems expected to cut solar curtailment costs by 95% and reduce diesel dependence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 27, 2026) — The Palau Public Utilities Corporation is targeting a major improvement in power reliability by reducing annual outage times from about 1,200 minutes to 200 minutes while advancing renewable energy management through […]

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UBEDEI ACCEPTED TO JICA KCCP TRAINING

Police Sergeant, Ayla Ubedei, of the Division of Juvenile Justice at the Ministry of Justice has been selected to attend JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP).  Ubedei will be participating Community Policing course.   Participants will be introduced to community policing by way “KOBAN”.  In Japan, it is an effective way to prevent crime and build good […]

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Palau Cuts Ribbon on New Airai Substation, Boosting Power for 7,500 Customers

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Palau Public Utilities Corporation commissioned its long-awaited New Airai Substation on Jan. 21, 2026, capping a JICA-funded upgrade that promises steadier electricity for thousands amid the nation’s push for reliable power. The Palau Public Utilities Corporation commissioned its long-awaited New Airai Substation on Jan. 21, 2026. A ribbon-cutting […]

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