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In response, Tuvalu has prioritized renewable energy as a dual strategy for mitigating emissions and adapting to climate impacts. Solar energy, in particular, is well-suited to Tuvalu’s tropical climate, which offers abundant sunlight throughout the year.
Like many Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Tuvalu has been heavily reliant on imported fuel for its diesel-based power generation system. Through this new FSPV system 174.2 megawatts per hour of electricity will be generated each year, meeting two percent of Funafuti’s annual energy demand.
“The project is under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility and has a $6 million support. It is ADB’s first for Tuvalu’s energy sector,” the ADB said in a statement. “The project also installed solar PV in the outer islands of Nui, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae.”
Beyond the solar farm, Tuvalu is also exploring wind energy opportunities. Preliminary assessments on several outer islands are underway to determine the feasibility of wind power. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to diversify Tuvalu’s renewable energy sources, ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply.
