How can Etech solar help Vanuatu?

The sun is a powerful source of renewable energy. We can harness that energy to create a sustainable future in Vanuatu and the world. eTech Solar is accelerating the adoption of quality yet affordable solar technology across Vanuatu to conserve our environment and provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable power supply.

Does Vanuatu need a solar lantern?

A large percentage of this same population lack any access to energy at all, the exception being a solar lantern, or two, to illuminate their rural communities. In its National Energy Road Map (NERM), Vanuatu aims to achieve 100 percent electrification with renewable energy by 2030.

How can Vanuatu improve energy security?

In Vanuatu there are resources tosupport hydro-, wind-, solar-, and geothermal-based electricity generation, which could reduce the reliance on imported diesel. In addition to improving energy security, this would contribute to a more sustainable energy supply.

Why should you go solar in Vanuatu?

In an era of climate change and unsustainable environmental practices, by embracing solar power Vanuatu can forge ahead with providing affordable, clean energy for all its people. More than ever, a great time to go solar!! Reduce your electricity costs.

How many solar installations are there in efaté (Vanuatu)?

The total installed capacity is 6042 kW, generated by 5 solar PV installations and 1 on-shore wind farm (installed in 4 phases). This configuration of installations was run through 3 simulated weather years to capture year on year variability. Figure 23: Existing wind and solar installations in Efaté (Vanuatu) as of 2021.

How many people in Vanuatu have no electricity?

Vanuatu’s 2017 Census revealed that 71 percent of the nation’s approximately 330,000 people are without access to a reliable source of electricity. A large percentage of this same population lack any access to energy at all, the exception being a solar lantern, or two, to illuminate their rural communities.