The project is part of Samoa's broader commitment to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. The new solar power project, developed with funding from international development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to stabilise energy costs and increase energy security.
The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and commercial energy needs. Samoa currently relies heavily on imported diesel for electricity generation, making it vulnerable to fluctuating global oil prices.
The mandate also includes addressing critical environmental, social, and gender considerations to ensure the project's sustainability and inclusiveness. Samoa currently relies on imported fossil fuels for approximately 69% of its electricity generation, leaving the country vulnerable to volatile oil prices.
Executive Order 019-2021 established the American Samoa Resilience Commission and the Governor's Resilience Ofice to help coordinate a holistic and comprehensive approach to future planning and development initiatives.
By capturing and storing free energy from the sun, these three solar plus storage projects provide a reliable, sustainable power source that supports the islands'' independence and resilience.
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ADB has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa''s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage
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The agreement supports the development of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems with installations planned for Upolu and Savai''i. The project is expected to represent
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The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and commercial energy needs. Samoa currently
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Now, just a short flight away, Western Samoa is trying to catch up. The country has signed off on a multi-million dollar loan deal to expand solar power across its two main islands, Upolu and Savai''i. It
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