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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

Electricity and Power Energy
Leaders Debate over High Electricity Cost in Solomon Islands
Solomon Power is said to be making huge profits at the expense of its customers. This was the sentiment shared by members of parliament when debating the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority Annual Report 2021 in parliament last week.
26 Jul 2023
Aid
Additional SBD$180-million grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project signed
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed an additional 180-million Solomon dollars grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project in Honiara yesterday.
17 Jun 2021
Electricity and Power Energy
SOLOMON POWER EXPANDS OBA AWARENESS PROGRAM
Solomon Power further expands its newly introduced “Output-Based Aid (OBA)” awareness program to the western end of Honiara. Solomon Power is to meet its potential customers at Mahu Church compound, Kakabona area, next Tuesday.
14 Jan 2017
Court
FIU HYDRO HALTED OVER PENDING CASE
The Fiu River mini-hydro project in Malaita Province has been halted pending a high Court hearing. The Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Honourable David Dei Pacha told Parliament at its recent meeting, any further progress depends on the outcome of the case.
5 Jan 2017
Choiseul Province
CHOISEUL’s CAPITAL TARO NEEDS ELECTRICITY
Taro, the provincial capital of Choiseul province is constantly experiencing hiccups with its only generator, sparking complaints about a proper electricity establishment.
4 Sept 2016
Central Islands Province
NEW POWER GENERATORS INSTALLED AT TULAGI
Two newly commissioned 100 Kilowatts gen sets installed at Tulagi, Central Province, is making a significant difference in the lives of the provincial town’s residence. Power output has increased immensely supplying the entire township.
2 Sept 2016
Electricity and Power Energy
AUKI TOWN POWER SUPPLY REMAINS CRITICAL
The current power supply to Auki Township remains critical. Solomon Power Chief Engineer Mr. Martin Sam confirms to SIBC News this morning, this is due to the fact that Auki Power Station lacks reserve supplies for its customers. But Mr.
3 Aug 2016
Electricity and Power Energy
FIU HYDRO CONSULTATIONS: AUKI
Consultation between landowners and three significant stakeholders in the USD$15 million Fiu Hydropower Project in Malaita Province is currently underway in Auki.
3 Jun 2016
Electricity and Power Energy
ELECTRICITY BILLs TO DROP BY END OF 2016: RINI
Electricity bills are expected to go down by the end of this year. This was announced by Finance Minister, Snyder Rini in Parliament last week. The Finance Minister says, he has been enquiring about the tariffs since last year but because of the complicated processes involved, public will wait till…
1 Jun 2016
Electricity and Power Energy
SIEA IMPLEMENT NEW TARIFF ADJUSTEMENTS
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…
4 Oct 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
S.I.E.A INVITES CONTRACTORS TO DO STREET LIGHTS
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.
8 May 2015
Finance
S.O.Es DELIVER VITAL SERVICES: FAKARI’I
Permanent Secretary of Finance and Treasury, Fred Fakarii said State-Owned Enterprise delivers vital services to the people and the economy. Mr Fakarii was speaking to open the12th State-Owned Enterprise Forum at the Heritage Park Hotel yesterday.
23 Apr 2015
ADB
SOLOMONS LEADING REGION IN S.O.E REFORMS: ADB S.O.E REPORT
Solomon Islands is leading the Pacific region in successfully reforming its state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled this revelation in its report presented in Honiara today.
22 Apr 2015
ADB
A.D.B’s REPORT ON STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES LAUNCHED SOON
ADB’s report on strategies to guide reforms in state-owned enterprises in the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island countries will be officially launched in Honiara this Wednesday. The report will be launched during the Solomon Islands State-Owned Enterprise Forum.
20 Apr 2015
Education
S.I.E.A ANNOUNCED DECISION TO ENGAGE NEW GRADUATE ENGINEERS
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has announced its decision to engage newly graduate engineers from suitable institutions for its two year Graduate Training Program.
17 Apr 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
S.I.E.A & WORLD BANK TO REVIEW 2005 TARIFF REGULATIONS
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.
10 Mar 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
DROP IN ELECTRICITY TARIFFS EXPECTED IN APRIL
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.
5 Mar 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
BODY FOUND ELECTROCUTED UNDER ELECTRICAL POST
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.
25 Feb 2015
Communities
S.I.E.A MET WITH MALU’U COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DETERMINE SERVICES
Officers from the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) have met with community, church leaders and government workers at Malu’u, North Malaita, to determine the future of its operations in the region.
13 Sept 2014