Timor-Leste Emergency Energy Storage Power Supply

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.

How will EDTL improve the power supply infrastructure in Timor-Leste?

The project will support EDTL improve the power supply infrastructure in Timor-Leste. The principal weaknesses in the power sector are the high cost of generation, inefficient distribution, low level of revenue generation, ongoing need for substantial fiscal subsidies, and excessive technical and non-technical network losses.

What is the main power source in Timor-Leste?

Almost all main power sources in “Timor-Leste” depend on diesel electric power generation, and the fuel used for power generation (crude oil) is all imported.

What is Timor-Leste's energy field?

For its energy field, “Timor-Leste”, as stated in its "Development Strategies by Sector" under the National Development Policy, aims to develop its economic energy sources, such as natural gas, solar power, and hydraulic power, and thereby enhance the capability of power generation/self-supply.

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.

How much did Timor-Leste invest in a new power system?

Timor-Leste's power stations and distribution lines, showing the Power Distribution Modernisation Project. The initial capital investment in the new power system was reported as US$2 billion for the main power stations and distribution lines.