By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A Senate bill backed by Sens. Rukebai Kikuo Inabo, Secilil Eldebchel and Mason N. Whipps would change how Palau credits customers who send renewable electricity to the public grid and allow the utility to recover certain costs of serving them. If passed, Senate Bill No. 12-81 could bring power […]
Tag: renewable energy Palau
Posted inOpinion
“A QUESTION FOR PALAU: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM FSM ABOUT FUEL PRICES?”
My dear Palauan friends, I have been thinking seriously about the high cost of fuel in Palau and how much it affects every family. Fuel is not just about the price we pay at the gas station. It affects the cost of food, transportation, electricity, fishing, farming, businesses, and almost everything we buy. When I […]
Posted inTop Stories
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 […]
Posted inBillboard
Taiwan and Palau Celebrate Stronger Ties: 2026 Trade and Cultural Show to Showcase Green Mobility, Smart Tech, and Cultural Charm
Building on a long-standing tradition of economic and cultural partnership, the Taiwan Embassy and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) are proud to announce their annual flagship event: the Taiwan–Palau Trade and Cultural Show 2026. Taking place from July 10 to 12 at the Surangel Supercenter Airai, this year’s show promises its grandest showcase […]
Posted inOpinion
Palau in Motion
Strategies for Palauan Development Palau’s future will be shaped by what we teach our children, how we organize our communities, and the daily habits we choose. These strategies blend our wisdom; faith, family, Cheldebechel, with practical steps toward resilience: food, water, and energy security; stronger families; and community service. Below is an outline plan to […]