Does Palau have a microgrid project?

The Republic of Palau has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Engie Electro Power Systems (EPS) for a 100MW microgrid project. The project, called Armonia, is reportedly the largest microgrid in the world to access affordable and reliable clean energy.

How will the Armonia microgrid help Palau achieve its 45%-by-2025 goal?

With 100 MW of power generation and distribution capacity, the Armonia microgrid will enable Palau to meet its 45%-by-2025 renewable energy goal five years ahead of schedule, as well as offer electricity at the lowest rates in Palau’s history, according to the project partners.

Does Palau need a solar power station?

The output of the solar power station is expected to exceed 45% of Palau’s total demand. The island country committed under the Paris Agreement to a 45% renewable energy target by 2025 and a 22% reduction in its energy sector emissions below 2005 levels.

Will Armonia help Palau meet its energy objectives?

EPS said that the Armonia project will help Palau meet its energy objectives more than five years ahead of schedule. Armonia was originally developed by US-based firm GridMarket, which then sourced bids via its competitive marketplace and picked Engie EPS as the company in charge of the execution.

What is the largest microgrid in the world?

The project, called Armonia, is reportedly the largest microgrid in the world to access affordable and reliable clean energy. Armonia will feature a dispatchable solar PV project with 35MW of renewable energy and 45MWh of energy storage.

Will Armonia be the world's largest microgrid?

The so-called Armonia project involves installing a 35-MW dispatchable solar power plant with 45 MWh of energy storage, coupled with existing diesel generation. EPS, which is a majority-owned unit of Engie SA (EPA:ENGI), said in a press statement that this would be the largest microgrid in the world.