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Tailored support for renewable energy projects in SIDS and LDCs is important

The Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derek Rawcliffe Manuari, has stressed that tailored support for renewable energy projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is critical to achieving an inclusive and sustainable global energy…

13 Jan 2026

Rural Development
China & Solomon Islands signs solar project agreement
By Lachlan Eddie The People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology signed an agreement today for a mini solar power project that will cover the first 25 constituencies across the country.
21 Aug 2025
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands and K-Water reaffirms commitment to Tina River Hydropower Development Project
In a significant show of solidarity and shared commitment, the Solomon Islands Government and Korean Water Resources (K-Water) have reaffirmed their joint dedication to the successful completion of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP), a transformative initiative aimed at…
9 May 2025
Bilateral Partnership
PM bilateral consultation with ABFD and IRENA.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP engaged in two separate bilateral consultations in the United Arab Emirates today, yesterday 1st October 2024. The first was with His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al SUWADI, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development- one of UAE’s leading financial…
2 Oct 2024
SIBC
SIBC signs non-binding MOU with Solomon Power for Solar Farm Project
By Andrea Ma’ahanua The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) and Solomon Power signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a Solar Farm Project. Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, Deputy Prime Minister, Hon.
26 Jul 2024
Government
Two Solar Hybrid Power Systems Inaugurated in Southern Malaita Province
Access to electricity in rural areas of Solomon Islands is a widespread issue faced by most communities living in parts of the country. The Stimulating Progress Towards Improved Rural Electrification in Solomon Islands (SPIRES) project implemented through UNDP by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and…
16 Oct 2023
Government
Energy Minister encourages development partners to support Renewable Energy Roadmap
The Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia is encouraging development partners to support the country’s energy sector to fund studies in other renewable energy sources like geothermal, biomass, wind and additional hydropower resources.
26 Jul 2022
Diplomacy
MOTECH INDUSTRIES OFFERS TO LIGHT UP MINISTRIES WITH SOLAR
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.
3 Feb 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
PRIME MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH PROGRESS OF TINA HYDRO PROJECT
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.
21 Jan 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
SOLOMON ISLANDS TO BENEFIT FROM U.A.E ENERGY PROJECT
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…
20 Jan 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
PANGA SAYS TINA HYDRO PROJECT NEEDS SEPARATE ACT
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has called on the National Government to establish a separate Act of Parliament for the proposed Tina Hydro Project.
12 Aug 2014
Electricity and Power Energy
EIGHT POTENTIAL INVESTORS EYEING TINA HYDRO PROJECT
Eight potential investors who have expressed interest in building and operating the Tina River Hydro Project took part in a major project briefing in Honiara, last week. The companies participating in the event were from Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Spain and Sri Lanka.
5 Aug 2014
Business
CENTRAL PROVINCE DISAPPOINTED OVER INVESTMENT
Central Islands Provincial Premier Stanley Manetiva has expressed disappointment in the investors of the Geothermal Power Project at Savo, saying they have left out the Provincial Government as a stakeholder.
21 Jul 2014
Development
CORE TRIBES OF TINA HYDRO SIGNED PROCESS AGREEMENT
The four core tribes of Tina Hydro Project have signed a Process Agreement with the Government. A statement from the Tina Hydro Project office said the tribes have given consent for the next project phase – which is for the acquisition process to proceed through as provided under the Lands and…
11 Jul 2014
Electricity and Power Energy
SOLOMON ISLANDS ON THE PATH TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solomon Islands is on its path to replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. A government statement today reports Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo as saying this at the 21 Oceania Leaders Summit in New Caledonia.
1 Jul 2014
Electricity and Power Energy
FOUR MAN TEAM IN NORTH MALAITA FOR SOLAR INSPECTION
A team is currently in Malaita conducting solar inspections in the North Malaita region. The inspections are part of a two year guarantee period of a solar project the Japanese International Cooperation Agency funded in the region.
20 May 2014
Development
PM LILO PRAISED SAVO HOUSE OF CHIEFS
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has praised the Savo House of Chiefs for their interest in supporting the national government pursues the development of the proposed Geo-thermal energy project on Savo Island.
25 Feb 2014