Mafalu Lotolua

PEAG Meeting, SPC, Suva, Fiji

16th - 18th November 2015

Tuvalu’s Progress on it’s Energy Master Plan Target

2009 - 2020

REEE Master Plan RE TARGET – 100% by

2020

PV Installation at TEC Compound

GOAL• To generate

electricity with 100% renewable energy by 2020

• To increase energy efficiency on Funafuti by 30%

Implementation Strategies 60 – 95% - Solar 0 – 40% - Wind 5% - Biodiesel 30% - Energy

Efficiency

• Cannot achieve 100% renewable energy with ONE Renewable Energy source and need to include other potential PROVEN and MATURED technology, and

• Energy Efficiency is also important to avoid additional renewable energy generation.

Solar PV DevelopmentFUNAFUTI PLANS – GRID CONNECTED

Solar PV(kW) 500kW 170kW PV-925kW, Wind – 200kW1MWhr battery bank

Donor UAE MFAT (NZ) World Bank

Status Operational Operational 2016/2017

Total Capacities (kW)/Existing

1,943

Diesel Consumed (ltrs/yr)

1,394,708

Est. Diesel Saved (ltrs/yr) 763,828 (54%)

Ultimate Aim for Funafuti • To enable to shutdown the generators• PV/Wind to operate in parallel with the

generators

Con’t

• Diesel Consumption/Annum – 312,000ltrs• Estimated Diesel Saving/Annum – 253,000ltrs

(81%)

OUTER ISLANDS PLAN – MINI-GRID SYSTEM

NZMFAT EU

Stations Nanumaga

Nanumea

Niutao Vaitupu Nukulaelae

Nukufetau

Nui

PV Capacity(kW) 205 195 230 400 45 77 60

Battery Capacity(AH)

33,000 30,000 36,000 60,000 12,228 18,432 15,360

Total funding (million)

NZ$13.9 euro1.875

Completed Aug’15 July’15 Dec’15 End Nov’15

May’15 Mar’15 Apr’15

Total Capacities (kW)

1,212

Diesel Consumption(ltrs/yr)

220,000 92,000

Estimated Fuel Saved(ltrs/yr)

198,000 55,000

Barriers with the Development of Solar PV/Wind

Very limited land space.

- cabinet has approved the concept of decentralized “Solar Roofs”.

- the concept is to start with potential government buildings.

- raised Structure to use space underneath

- so far – 320kWp on Govt. Office building roof-tops

No legal framework for individual household to install PV’s on their rooftop

130kWp Solar PV on the Government main office

building rooftop

Outer Islands – Panel Structures build in the lagoon

Where we are at the end of 2015/2017?

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIESMASTER PLAN END

2014END 2015

END 2017

Solar PV : 60 – 95% 4% 27% 40%

Wind : 0-40% 0 0 2%

Biodiesel : 5% 0 0 0

Energy Efficiency : 30%

0 On going

On going

• TOTAL Solar PV Capacities by end of 2015 -2,010kWp - Outer islands – 1,212kWp - Funafuti – 798kWp (Controlled – 436kWp and Uncontrolled – 362kWp)

Using Low Load Factor: – PV-12% and Wind – 10%High Load Factors: PV and Wind 20%

What are we doing with Energy Efficiency?

Energy Efficiency Act – table next Parliament Session Dec’15

Energy Efficiency appliance subsidy scheme with the Development Bank of Tuvalu

- ready to start in 2016 Demonstration Fale - showcasing energy efficient appliances – refrigerator and chest freezer, lighting and washing machine. - construction soon started Prepayment meters - assume 3% reduction in the overall energy consumption Window tinting and shading for the Main

Government Office.

BAU Vs REEE

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 -

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000

BAUREEE Master Plan

• So far, Fuel saved January – September 2015 – 132,291ltrs

Is it possible for Tuvalu to achieve 100% RE? According to KEMA energy-sector investment

roadmap for Tuvalu, POSSIBLE, but a. required huge investment, and b. also required more detailed studies before specific large-scale renewable energy generation projects are begun.

- funds has been secured for a Renewable Energy Impact Study

Is the tariff will be reduced? Yes but not soon, probably after 2-3years Existing tariff is subsidized by Government

and we need to build up a “Maintenance Fund” to replace the equipment when they fail

• RE Development: - Provides continuous power supply - Security of power supply

On-Going Asset Management Sufficient funding Qualified staff to look

after the system Remote monitoring of

the system Need the on-going

support of the contractor

Lessons Learnt Stability Study/RE Impact Study

• should know the RE penetration level without and with control mechanism and also when storage is to install.

Understand tender documents/Contracts• equipment specifications

• have sufficient spare parts for major components and also tools.

• ensure to have as much hands-on experience for staff during the implementation of the project.

• process of claiming failed equipment during/after the warranty period

• to have weekly meetings client/contractor/donor

Must have sufficient funds for compensation of trees

Battery Banks outer Islands

Fuel Saver Container

Con’t

(i) Each donor should know what other partners are doing in the country

(ii) Establish a Coordinating Committee:- the donors and the recipient- to meet and discuss issues openly and to meet more often, say 6 months

(iii) Also invite the inverter manufacturer to the table, so can design an appropriate system whereby not to disturb your grid

Way Forward

Renewable Resource Impact Study - more details on how Tuvalu will achieve the 100%

target, and also - to conduct a high level economic evaluation on future scenarios in TEC system with renewable resources and battery storages together serving 50%, 80% and even 100% of its electric energy needs. Create a conducive environment for renewable

energy - develop legal framework for RE equipment to be duty-free - and also for individual household to install PV’s on their rooftop Still required more funding to increase the share of

RE into the grid to achieve the 100% target.

Thank You

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