Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) officials answer questions posed by the national congress leaders during the oversight hearing held on October 10 at the Old Olbiil Era Kelulau in Koror. In the center, PPUC Chairman Greg Decherong and PPUC Project Planning and Implementation Manager Anthony Rudimch (rightmost). (File Photo) Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) Chairman […]
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Construction of NZ-backed renewable energy project begins January
From left to right, Palau Utilities Corporation Chairman Gregorio Decherong, Palau Community College (PCC) Chairman of the Board of Trustees Masa-Aki Emesiochl, and PCC President Patrick Tellei during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the installation of grid-connected photovoltaic solar panels on the roofs of the PCC Cafeteria. The project is funded by […]
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PPA deadline looms, Anastasio calls for Senate decision
With December deadline looming for approval of the amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and Engie Eps, House Speaker Sabino Anastacio calls for a decisive action by the Senate. “Vote yes or no to the PPA, so that we can either stop or move forward,” he says of […]
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Island Times asks GridMarket CEO for some insights on microgrid project, here’s what he has to say
Island Times: For now, I have one thing in mind which I would like to have a clarification with. In my previous interview with one of the senators, it was shared that one of the Senate’s concerns is whether the Palauan people are going to pay a power bill that is fair. PPUC Board Member Brian […]
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GridMarket CEO explains why the inked PPA is the best deal for Palau
As opposing views surrounding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed by the Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) with France-based company Engie Eps continue to divide the Palauan leadership, GridMarket Chief Executive Officer Nick Davis has stepped in to explain that the proposed $0.19/kWh starting energy rate for Palau under the microgrid project is a “great […]
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India assists Palau’s health and renewable energy initiatives
The government of India has extended aid to Palau on its drive to improve its health and renewable energy generation initiatives. Indian Ambassador to Palau Jaideep Mazumdar, during the sidelines of the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday at Taj Palau on October 2, said that India is now working on the project to install […]