Will Guam become 100 percent renewable by 2045?

Dirt was turned on the Ukudu power plant project and a ribbon was cut for the official launch of the Mangilao solar farm during back-to-back events, which officials said marked “a tremendous step” toward Guam’s goal to reduce reliance on fossil fuel and become 100 percent powered by renewable energy by 2045.

Does Guam have solar energy systems?

Until 2015, only a few off-grid photovoltaic systems (PV) and some distributed generation PV and small wind turbines were in use on Guam. Plans for several large solar farms have been announced. Guam has adopted a renewables policy that requires the reduction of fossil fuel consumption by 2020 to 20% less than the rate in 2010.

Does Guam have electricity?

Guam is well on its way to achieving a renewable, reliable, and secure electric power system.

Will Guam ukudu power plant be completed by target date?

Jeong Irl Min, CEO of Guam Ukudu Power, said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the crew started the groundwork on the power plant “to avoid any potential delay of the project.” Amid any potential challenges ahead, Min said GUP will make sure the project is completed by the target date.

Will ukudu cut Guam's fuel consumption?

“In a nutshell, the Ukudu 198 MW plant will ensure we meet the island’s growing energy requirements reliably and at a lower, affordable cost,” Benavente said. Benavente said the Ukudu plant will cut Guam’s fuel imports and consumption by at least 500,000 barrels per year due to its high thermal efficiency.

Will Gup's new power plant be completed by the target date?

Amid any potential challenges ahead, Min said GUP will make sure the project is completed by the target date. The $562-million power plant will replace GPA’s aged, decades-old generating plants and allow the agency to diversify its energy portfolio with renewable and stored energy.