Palau zero carbon energy storage equipment

Palau on June 3 launched its first solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project on Friday. The project was made possible by Renewable company Alternergy Holdings Corp. and its subsidiary Solar Pacific Energy Corporation.

energy storage system, was undertaken by Solar Pacific Pristine Power, a privately owned company. The plant will provide approximately 20 per cent of Palau's power needs, delivering up to 23,000 megawatt hours per year to the grid network, reducing Palau's reliance on expensive diesel generators.

The Palau Solar Battery Project will be the largest such project in the Western Pacific. It will lessen Palau's imported fuel dependency, a major step towards its ambitious goal of 100%.

As there is no battery storage system currently present in Palau, the panels can only generate throughout the day when the sun is available, and no electricity can be stored for later use. Furthermore, the figure also confirms that Palau's current power system is widely dominated by fossil fuel generation.

As a small island developing state, the Republic of Palau sought to wean itself off its dependence on fossil fuel for power, which accounts for 99.7% of the country's power generation. To address this issue, Palau invited Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), Alternergy's solar developer, to develop a clean, renewable energy source.

In conclusion, by following the recommendations outlined in this roadmap, the Republic of Palau will be on the road to achieving a fully decarbonised power system, based on solar and wind power for electricity and transport and supported by battery storage and green hydrogen. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE PALAU ROADMAP 1.1. ROADMAP OBJECTIVE