By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A Taiwanese company is advancing plans for a gravity-based wave-energy generator off Palau’s east and south coasts, entering a site survey phase that could position the island nation as a leader in renewable ocean power. RHINOSHIELD, known globally for its protective phone cases, has expanded into marine energy through […]
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Australia Delivers Battery Storage to Boost Palau’s Renewable Energy Transition
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Sept. 3, 2026) — “Today we saw firsthand how Australia and Palau’s close collaboration is delivering tangible benefits by helping provide cleaner, more reliable energy for homes, businesses and schools,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said as Australia marked a new milestone in Palau’s transition to renewable energy. Albanese joined […]
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Palau’s renewable energy push moves toward larger battery storage
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — Palau’s transition toward renewable electricity is entering another phase as the country moves to expand battery storage capacity connected to its existing solar power system. A 19.8-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system is planned as an addition to Palau’s existing solar-plus-storage facility. The expansion is backed by Australian development financing […]
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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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Palau Water Systems Face Mounting Pressure Amid Aging Infrastructure Challenges
2026 Development Symposium highlights drought risks, water loss and nationwide utility upgrades By Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — Aging infrastructure, drought conditions and rising maintenance demands are placing increasing pressure on Palau’s water systems, officials said during presentations at the 2026 Palau Development Symposium. Held under the theme “Keeping the lights on and the water […]
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Palau Solar unveils commemorative plaque at Apostolic Foundation Church in formal handover ceremony
KOROR, PALAU, April 22, 2026: On Tuesday, April 21, Palau Solar and the Apostolic Foundation Church held a formal handover ceremony to celebrate the church as the first-ever winner of the company’s ‘Good Deeds’ Competition and the recipients of a free solar panel system. Yesterday’s event marked the official recognition of that achievement. Ross Waddington, […]