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Does Palau rely on fossil fuels?

As a small island developing state, the Republic of Palau sought to wean itself off its dependence on fossil fuel for power, which accounts for 99.7% of the country’s power generation. To address this issue, Palau invited Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), Alternergy’s solar developer, to develop a clean, renewable energy source.

How will solar energy be produced in Palau?

Solar electricity will be produced by a hybrid 15.3 MWdc (13.2 MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) plus 10.2 MWac/12.9 MWh battery energy storage system facility. Extensive safeguards to protect Palau’s pristine environment SPEC did not leave any stone unturned to protect the pristine Palau ecosystem.

What is the Palau solar battery project?

The Palau Solar Battery Project will be the largest such project in the Western Pacific. It will lessen Palau’s imported fuel dependency, a major step towards its ambitious goal of 100%.

Which power plug types are used in Palau?

In Palau, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of types A and B are used. For more information, select the country you live in at the top of this page. Power plugs of types A and B are used in Palau. We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters.

Is Palau a sustainable country?

Overview The pristine island nation of Palau is small yet proud, standing as a bright beacon of sustainability in the vast Pacific Ocean. As a small island developing state, the Republic of Palau sought to wean itself off its dependence on fossil fuel for power, which accounts for 99.7% of the country’s power generation.

Why did the Australian foreign ministers visit Palau in 2021 & 2022?

Foreign Ministers Marise Payne and Penny Wong visited Palau in 2021 and 2022 to formally announce funding support of US$22 million through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific program of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).