Honiara power plant energy storage won the bid

Will Kapolei energy storage take over Hawaii's last coal plant?

Tucked inside that announcement was a big development: a massive grid-tied battery that will take over crucial duties from the last coal plant anywhere in Hawaii. The 185-megawatt/565-megawatt-hour Kapolei Energy Storage project marks a dramatic arrival to the big leagues for developer Plus Power.

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.

Who supplied the generators for the Gizo power station upgrade project?

Northpower of New Zealand was awarded the contract to supply the Generators for the selected outstations. The generators were tested and configured in Honiara and shipped out to the provinces in 2016. a. Gizo power station upgrade project.

Is Solomon power constructing a new outstation in malu'u?

This is the first time in 31 years that Solomon Power is constructing a new outstation the last one being in Malu’u. The scope includes solar panels, battery storage system, back up diesel generator and 415 V distribution network to connect about 200 customers at each of these sites in Western Province and Choiseul Province.

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 Kapolei battery keep Oahu's grid steady?

Plus Power’s Kapolei battery aims to keep Oahu’s grid steady as the island’s fossil fuel plants shut down. HONOLULU, Hawaii — When coal plants on the mainland U.S. began to shut down in droves, natural-gas plants were ready to take their place, ramping up as needed to keep the lights on.