What's new at Solomon power station?

The project was completed by MAN diesel for over SBD120m. The new station has been commissioned and is currently in operation. Furthermore to improve the reliability Solomon Power invested in a new 11 kV switchboard, two 1.6 MW diesel generators and two new power transformers at Honiara Power Station.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Solomon Islands?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Solomon Islands: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

What is Solomon power's capital expansion programme?

With a capital expansion programme of over SBD1 billion, Solomon Power strives to develop and implement its planned capital and infrastructure projects over the next five years that will support its mission to provide a safe, reliable and affordable supply of electricity to the Solomon Islands.

What is the legal framework for environmental and social safeguards in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands Legal Framework for Environment and Social Safeguards The Constitution of Solomon Islands recognizes customary rights to ancestral land of the Indigenous population. About 83%4 of land in the country is under customary tenure, with the remainder considered “alienated”.

When does Solomon power release its annual report?

Solomon Power. March, 2022. Annual Report 2021. SP. Solomon Power. March 2019. Annual Report 2020. SP. Solomon Power.