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Solomon Islands, World Bank discuss energy security and low electricity costs

Solomon Islands on Sunday has held discussions with the World Bank on energy security, fuel prices, electricity costs and reforms to the energy sector. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, and Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon.

1 Sept 2026

Tina River Hydro Project TBM named ‘Rotima’ as the project reaches 35 percent progress
By Becky Bui The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project has officially been named Rotima, following a naming competition involving students from schools in the project area.
17 Aug 2026
Resources
Water Resources Division receives crucial Water Information System
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Water Resources Division (WRD) of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, received a crucial Water Information System from an Australian Water Partnership during a ceremony on 26 February 2026.
4 Mar 2026
Solomon Islands secures SBD 12.8 million for SENBIOSIS Project
The Solomon Islands secured USD1.58 million (SBD 12.8 million) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy,…
24 Dec 2025
India
Solomon Islands Participates in 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi, India
The Solomon Islands participated in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held in New Delhi, India, from 27 to 30 October 2025. The Solomon Islands delegation was led by the Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon.
10 Nov 2025
Mines and Energy
Solomon Islands advances partnership with International Solar Alliance
The Government of the Solomon Islands has today reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific.
17 Jul 2025
Foreign Investment
Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund for Development signs landmark agreement
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has entered into its first development cooperation agreement in the Pacific region with the Solomon Islands Government, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations.
8 Apr 2025
Mines and Energy
Honiara Sets Ambitious Goal for 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030
By Sharon Nanau Work is underway to have Honiara town one hundred percent connected to renewable energy by 2030. Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Permanent Secretary Dr.
23 Sept 2024
Electricity and Power Energy
Tina Hydro welcomes new Project Manager
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project has a new Project Manager with the appointment of former Solomon Power CEO, Pradip Verma. With over 25 years of professional project management experience in large infrastructure projects, Pradip brings a wealth of expertise to the team and is looking…
1 Apr 2024
Environment
Water level and flow monitoring continues at the Tina River reservoir site
Water Level and Flow Monitoring at the Tina River reservoir site has been successfully completed by EPC contractors, Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) after the team, led by HEC Senior Design Engineer Mr. Oh Myung Hwan, camped down at the dam site over a weeklong period.
27 Oct 2023