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 […]
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There is still hope for PPA, says PPUC Chairman
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 […]