In diesel-dependent East Timor, renewable energy transition
The small Southeast Asian nation of East Timor is at an energy development crossroads.
East Timor Solar Plant: East Timor plans to retire its diesel power plants and shift to renewable energy sources, starting with the construction of its first large solar plant in 2026. The project aims to reduce expensive diesel imports and pave the way for a more sustainable energy future for the nation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Reuters) - East Timor expects the construction of its first large solar power plant to begin in 2026 and become operational months later, the state utility's chair told Reuters, helping it slash expensive diesel imports.
Recovery was slow after East Timor gained formal independence in 2002. By 2015, just 60% of the population had access to electricity, according to the World Bank. Efforts to electrify the country have jumped since then, with 100% of residents having access to electricity since 2021, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Despite having a tropical climate and abundant solar-power potential, Timor-Leste relies heavily on diesel to deliver power to its population of 1.3 million people. In 2023, MDF and the Australia-Pacific Climate Partnership (APCP) assessed
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