Vanuatu energy storage reservoir

Where does Vanuatu supply electricity?

4 Vanuatu Utilities Infrastructure supplies electricity in Luganville and Port Olry (Santo), Sola (Banks) and Talise (Maewo). 5 The Department of Energy (DoE) supplies electricity in the Tanna and Malekula concessions since mid-July 2020 and has commenced charging tariff in October of 2020.

What renewable energy sources does Vanuatu have?

Vanuatu is well endowed with some renewable energy sources such as hydro, solar, biomass, wind, coconut bio-fuel and geothermal. Further, the current agreements between the Government and the sole power provider (UNELCO) in Vanuatu is seen by many as biased heavily in favour of UNELCO.

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.

How has Vanuatu changed its energy policy?

Revision of previous policy?: The updated NERM acts as the national energy policy. Since it was launched, Vanuatu’s economy and energy sector have continued to develop. External events, such as Cyclone Pam in early-2015, have also shaped how energy sector policies and priorities are conceived.

What drives sales and production in Vanuatu?

The movement of sales and production is primarily driven by customers’ consumption or demand per month. 4 Vanuatu Utilities Infrastructure supplies electricity in Luganville and Port Olry (Santo), Sola (Banks) and Talise (Maewo).

What does the updated Nerm mean for Vanuatu's energy sector?

The updated NERM acts as thenational energy policy. Since it was launched, Vanuatu’s economy and energy sector have continued to develop. External events, such as Cyclone Pam in early-2015, have also shaped how energy sector policies and priorities are conceived. The purpose of this document is to update the NERM to reflect recent developments.