Solomon Power has unveiled its new tariff Adjustment for the second quarter of 2016 – a welcome news for its customers. A statement from Solomon Power says the new tariff price sees a reduction from 6.1 to 5.6 for domestic users, a decrease of 6.7 to 6.1 for Commercial and a slight reduction of 6.4
Tatamba Fisheries Centre in Gao Bugotu, Isabel Province will be the first centre to use solar powered deep freezer and lightings thanks to the Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Foundation of Japan. Deputy Director Provincial Mr.
Landowning groups of the Tina Hydro project including the Kochiabolo, Garo-Buhu and Vuraligi tribes have threatened to withdraw from involving in any future negotiations and implementation of the Tina Hydro project.
The Solomon Electricity Authority (SIEA) has effected its new tariff adjustments for the fourth quarter of this year. The state owned enterprise says the adjustment expects a reduction in the domestic base tariff from seven dollar to six dollars, commercial base tariff from $7.63 to $6.58 and…
A representative of the Managikiki Community in Bahomea, Central Guadalcanal, says latest activities of the Tina River Hydro project within their communities are very encouraging.
The total funding for the Fiu Hydro project is around US$15 million. Of the total budget, the Asian Development Bank will provide US$12 million and the Solomon Islands Government and the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority will foot the remaining US$3 million.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has yesterday met the Fiu Hydro Land and Resource Owners Taskforce. A government statement says the Taskforce presented its 2015-2017 strategic work plan to Prime Minister Sogavare during the meeting.
One of the signatory tribes to the Tina Hydro project is threatening to pull out of the project. Chair of Kochiabolo tribe George Vari told SIBC News his tribe will pull out of the project because the Government has delayed its valuation report and payment for the access road to the hydro project.
The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has been authorized to invite qualified electrical contractors to bid for the installation of LED or Solar-LED streetlights to improve existing streetlights in Honiara suburb and one of the SIEA Provincial Outstations.
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has announced its decision to engage newly graduate engineers from suitable institutions for its two year Graduate Training Program.
Manawai Hydro Power System in East Are’are is in the priority list of the Member of Parliament for East Are’are Mr Andrew Manepora’a, says Henry Kahui, a member of the Task force working group for the East Are’are Constituency.
Breakdown of the Manawai Hydro Power System in East Are’Are has made life difficult for people in the community. SIBC’s Fredrick Kusu reported from Manawai recently concerns have been raised by people in the community, saying they are missing out on accessing essential services.
The Government is now preparing to engage with Korean Water (K-Water) for the development of the Tina River Hydropower Project (TRHDP), Central Guadalcanal.
The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) with the assistance of the World Bank, will review the 2005 Solomon Islands Tariff Regulations. SIEA says it is a crucial review to determine a fair tariff.
Electricity Tariffs in Solomon Islands, the second highest in the Pacific is expected to decrease from April first. Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA, explains, Solomon Islands has relied on diesel for power generation instead of renewable energy.
A body, believed to be of a young male, has been found under an SIEA electrical post at Henderson. The electrical post was located within the SIBC Transmission area at Henderson. Police reports say the young man had been electrocuted after he attempted to cut down the electrical wire last night.
The Motech Industries Incorporation of Taiwan is offering to provide solar power to government ministries at a cost of $3.5 million. The company’s Accountant Manager for Asia Pacific Sales Department, Mr Sam Min met with Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare yesterday.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said he is impressed with the progress made by the Tina Hydro Development Project. Prime Minister Sogavare made this remarks when the project team met and briefed him on the project’s development.
Solomon Islands is among four Pacific Island countries to benefit from a United Arab Emirates UAE renewable energy project fund. The projects will be financed by a US$50 million – UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund, while Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, will lead the implementation, Masdar…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has announced the qualification of two global power groups, who will be submitting proposals to the Ministry of Mines and Energy in 2015 as part of the international tender process to identify a developer for the Tina Hydro Project.
