Timor-Leste 5G base station solar money

What is Timor-Leste's energy plan?

Program of the 9th Constitutional Government: The Government is committed to modernize and expand its energy system by utilizing renewable energy. Timor-Leste plans to implement 72 MW solar and 50 MW wind by 2024 and 2026 respectively. This will increase RE share in power generation from 0.2% in 2021 to 35.4% in 2030.

What is energy security in Timor-Leste?

1 Energy security is “uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”; International Energy Agency. The average payback period for a rooftop PV solar energy system in Timor-Leste is 2.5 years. This is much lower than the global average of 6 to 10 years, due to solar resource and electricity costs:

Does Timor-Leste need a roof-top solar energy system?

In addition, most of Timor-Leste's electricity is generated through costly and polluting diesel generators. Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.

What will Timor-Leste's energy policy look like in 2021?

Timor-Leste plans to implement 72 MW solar and 50 MW wind by 2024 and 2026 respectively. This will increase RE share in power generation from 0.2% in 2021 to 35.4% in 2030. Under the current policies, GHG emission from the energy sector are expected to drop by 30% by 2030, compared to the BAU level.