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 […]
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IEA execs in Palau for one-week visit
Executives of the Institute for Environmental Analytics (IEA)are in Palau for a one-week visit to gather data that will be utilized to develop a software that will help Palau in achieving its goals in transitioning to renewable energy resources. IEA Chief Executive Officer Colin McKinnon and Climate Programme Manager Maria Noguer had arrived on September […]
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Some solar panel installations in Palau not working: GridMarket CEO
GridMarket Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Davis revealed during a meeting with the Palau national and state leadership on August 22 at the Palasia Hotel that some of the solar panels already in place in Palau are not doing anything. Davis, during his presentation, showed photos of solar panels that are already sitting on roofs that […]
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Korea Energy Agency to conduct site visit in Peleliu
Officials of the Korea Energy Agency (KEA), a Korea-based organization that promotes efficient and rational energy use, will arrive in Palau on July 23 to conduct a site visit in Peleliu State. KEA, together with personnel from the Palau Energy Administration (PEA), will be scouting data for a feasibility study that will help Palau determine […]
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Kayangel eyed to be fully powered by renewable energy in 2019
Palau is now on the move to hitting its 45% renewable energy target by 2025 by starting off with Kayangel Island, the northernmost state of the country, and making it generate and utilize 100% renewable energy by the end of 2019. Kayangel State, which has a land area of about 1.4 km2 and a population of […]