Who owns solar power in Kiribati?

The government-owned Public Utility Board supplies diesel generated power in South Tarawa. The Kiribati Solar Energy Company provides electricity to outer islands through solar home systems. Initially formed in 1984 by an NGO, the company is now owned entirely by the government. There is little private sector involvement.

Does Kiribati need electricity?

As a small, remote island state, Kiribati is highly dependent on imported energy supply. Electricity is one of the government’s largest expenditures. Yet the current fossil fuel-based power system is inadequate to meet future demand.

What is Kiribati integrated energy roadmap?

The resulting Kiribati Integrated Energy Roadmap (KIER) highlights key challenges and presents solutions to make Kiribati’s entire energy sector cleaner and more cost effective. As a small, remote island state, Kiribati is highly dependent on imported energy supply. Electricity is one of the government’s largest expenditures.

Who is responsible for water supply in Kiribati?

The Public Works Division of the Ministry of Works and Energy is responsible for co-ordinating the water supply to the Outer Islands. Telecommunications, including domestic and international telephone services, mobiles and internet services, are provided by Telecom Services Kiribati, which is fully owned by the government.

Does Kiribati have a biofuel industry?

Kiribati has established a national task force on biofuels, consisting of the Ministry of Works and Energy, the Kiribati Copra Milling Company and the national Kiribati Oil Company, to lead the way in establishing a national biofuel industry.

Who owns Kiribati oil?

The process is managed by the government-owned Kiribati Oil Company, which imports and supplies fuels for direct use, power generation and transport – usually through contracts with large multinational oil companies. Groundwater is the main source of freshwater for South Tarawa and outer island residents.