The renewable solar energy project with an Independent Power Producer (IPP) work continues while Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and the IPP seek solutions to satisfy the financing institution requirements. Senate did not pass the resolution approving the Government Support Agreement, one of the five conditions required in the contract between PPUC and the IPP. […]
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Palau still working on lowering emissions to combat climate change
Palau is still working at meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, eyeing a massive shift to renewable energy to reduce its emissions by half in 2025. Palau Public Utilities Corporation has earlier opened bids for a Solar PV plant incorporating energy storage capable of providing 35 MWh plus 45 MWh of […]
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Palau leads the charge for sustainable future
Small island nations like Palau are leading the charge in a raft of regional programs from maritime surveillance, renewable energy, climate change and the fight against Non-communicable disease (NCD) to address Pacific challenges. President Tommy Remengesau Jr. told reporters in a press conference on Wednesday that Palau is one of the strongest advocates of sustainable […]
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France declares support for Palau-Engie renewable project
The French government declared support for Palau’s planned 100-megawatt microgrid project. In a December 10 letter to President Tommy Remengesau Jr., Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Palau praised the island nation’s commitment towards a transition to clean energy. ENGIE EPS signed a 30-year agreement with Palau to construct a renewable energy project that will feature […]
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New PPA deal offers major price drop
Engie EPS exectives seated with Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries, and Commerce Charles Obichang (rightmost) during the leadership meeting held at the Old Era Kelulau Building in Koror on December 20. In response to Senate questioning, PPUC and the international renewable-energy producer Engie EPS have restructured their agreement with changes that they claim will save […]
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Senate action baffles Engie EPS, decides to visit Palau
From left to right, Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman Gregorio Decherong, Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce Minister Charles Obichang, and Engie EPS Chief Executive Officer Carlalberto Guglielminotti signing the Power Purchase Agreement. (File Photo) Perplexed by the news that the Palau Senate had voted no to the resolution that would ratify the amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement […]