What is the energy landscape of Palau?

AB - This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Palau, an independent island nation geographically located in the Micronesia region. Over 97% of the island's electricity production is dependent on imported fossil fuels, primarily diesel.

Does Palau have a good power system?

The calibration model representing Palau’s current power system also confirms this dominance of fossil fuels and the low share taken by renewable energy.

Does Palau have solar power?

Together with a large amount of diesel generation, Palau also has some installed solar PV capacity. Indeed, the country’s current renewable energy capacity includes a total of 2.5 MW of utility-scale solar PV systems (see Table 3).

What can Palau do to save money?

Palau is researching the potential of wind energy, ocean thermal energy conversion, wave energy, and energy storage technologies. Ocean thermal and wave technologies are in their nascent stages, although current energy eficiency and demand-side management technologies, along with wind and solar, can help save money today.

Does Palau have a national energy policy?

The Republic of Palau endorsed its National Energy Policy (NEP) in 2010. An Energy Sector Strategic Action Plan formed a guiding document for implementation of this policy.

How does Palau manage energy eficiency?

Palau initiated energy eficiency efforts to reduce governmen-tal energy use through its Energy Conservation Strategy in 2007.