Is solar a good idea for Vanuatu?

Antony Garae, Director of the Vanuatu Department of Energy, said this project is a great boon to his country, where 80 percent of rural residents lack electricity. “Solar is the best solution for these areas not only because of its obvious contributions to climate change mitigation but because fuel is costly and difficult to transport,” he said.

Does Vanuatu have a green energy fund?

With the National Green Energy Fund established and functioning, Vanuatu is well positioned to deliver renewable energy access and achieve energy savings across key economic sector including water, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism.

Are Vanuatu buildings energy-efficient?

Vanuatu’s buildings are, in general, not energy-efficient. Comfort and built-in energy demand such as space cooling and lighting are intrinsically related to building design and are best addressed during design and construction.

Why is Vanuatu developing alternative fuels for generating electricity?

This growth is encouraging as it provides confidence that Vanuatu is developing alternatives to diesel for generating electricity. This will reduce reliance on a single fuel (and the related risks to affordability) as well as achieve renewable energy targets for sustainability purposes.

How diverse is Vanuatu's primary energy supply?

The ability to assess the diversity of Vanuatu’s primary energy supply is limited because much of the supply comes from biomass, where there is a lack of recent and accurate data. Given this, the assessment below focuses on the mix of sources used for electricity generation.

Does Vanuatu have a national energy policy framework?

Currently there is no National Energy Policy Framework that guides and directs energy sector development in Vanuatu. Energy sector planning that is supported by appropriate regulations appears to be focusing only on the supply of electricity in urban centres through UNELCO and the importation of petroleum fuels.