The Minister of Public Works, Samuel Marçal, said that the new photovoltaic solar energy project “will bring significant benefits to Timor-Leste, contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection” and assured that priority will be given to the involvement of Timorese human resources in its implementation.
As almost the whole territory of Timor-Leste has the potential to successfully generate solar energy, the Government is keen to tap into this potential to setup utility scale solar plants as well as off-grid lighting solutions for remote localities.
The generation capacity in Timor-Leste currently stands at almost 300 MW consisting of 3 power plants. In addition to these main power plants meeting most of the power demand of the country, small diesel-fired generators serve as a significant source of electric power in many localities with inadequate power from the grid.
More than 75% of oil imports in Timor-Leste are used for electricity production across the country and around 90% of the sector's operating costs are fuel costs associated with power generation. The Government of Timor-Leste intends to replace part of this high-cost generation by more cost-efficient solar power.
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The Minister of Public Works, Samuel Marçal, said that the new photovoltaic solar energy project “will bring significant benefits to Timor-Leste, contribute to sustainable development and environmental
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