Honiara vanguard energy storage plant operation

Will hydropower reduce the cost of power supply generation in Honiara?

The project will reduce the cost of power supply generation by replacing diesel power with hydropower, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that, following the project, hydropower will generate 68% of Honiara's electricity.

How will the Tina River Project Impact Honiara?

The project's impact will be improved economic conditions for Honiara in line with the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy, 2016-2035. The outcome will be the increased generation of renewable energy on the Honiara grid. The project's output will be the Tina River Hydropower Plant constructed.

Which areas of Honiara are being extended?

The project to extend the 11 kV and 415 V network in the Tinge Ridge, Baranamba/Ohuiola, Tasahe B, 7 Up, Green Valley/Mt Austin and Lungga/Markwarth, Tinge and GBR areas of Honiara have been completed. The extensions at Redbeach and Foxwood are in progress.

Where is Solomon power constructing a mini hybrid outstation?

Hybrid Generation systems in Seghe and Taro This project commenced in late 2015 to construct two new mini hybrid outstations. This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u.

Will pumped storage contribute to new hydropower capacity in China?

In China, pumped storage will also account for more than half of new hydropower capacity annually between 2023 and 2025. China, Asia Pacific and Europe are leading on the installation of new hydropower capacity.

Which countries have pumped energy storage capacity?

Europe and China are leading the installation of new pumped storage capacity – fuelled by the motion of water. Batteries are now being built at grid-scale in countries including the US, Australia and Germany. Thermal energy storage is predicted to triple in size by 2030. Mechanical energy storage harnesses motion or gravity to store electricity.