How many solar homes are there in the Solomon Islands?

“Solomon Islands currently has one of the lowest levels of access to electricity in the region, with over 85% of the population of Solomon Islands still without access to electricity and for this project alone, we received over 6,000 applications to obtain only 2,000 solar home systems,” said Mr Aimaea.

How long do solar panels last in Solomon Islands?

The majority of solar energy systems installed in Solomon Islands last less than 2 years due to bad system design and poor user training. Superfly's systems are designed to last a minimum of 5 years (for basic systems) and 10 years for premium systems.

What is the main source of electricity in Solomon Islands?

In Solomon Islands, electricity is primarily generated through the combustion of fossil fuels. The demand for power in Honiara, the capital, has been increasing rapidly since 1996, but the power plants have not been able to keep up with the demand.

What is metered electricity in Solomon Islands?

In the context of Solomon Islands, metered electricity is a strategy introduced by the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) to reinforce the cash value of electricity and promote efficient usage techniques.

How many hydroelectric systems are there in Solomon Islands?

The left option uses a canal with pipeline (penstock) and the right option uses a pipeline (penstock) only. There are currently nine hydroelectric systems in Solomon Islands with no system greater than 150kW. Six are operational and these are all community owned with five implemented by the Australian NGO, Apace7.

Is there an official Solomon Islands government site?

This is not an official Solomon Islands government site. You can find the official site of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission here, and the official site of the Solomon Islands parliament here.