4 FAQs about East Timor solar container communication station Research and Development
Is East Timor interested in solar power?
East Timor President José Ramos-Horta told The Associated Press in an interview in Dili last week that his country is interested in exploring various types of renewable energy sources, including wind, sea and especially solar power. “We have plenty of sun,” he said, adding that the cost of solar technology continues to fall.
Can East Timor transition its energy sector?
A man sells electricity credit at a shop in Dili, East Timor Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) Still, East Timor’s government has expressed interest in transitioning its energy sector. In 2020, it hired energy consultants to conduct a feasibility study for supplying natural gas to the three power plants.
Is East Timor at an energy development crossroads?
A solar panel is seen next to an East Timor national flag in Dili, East Timor, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) Streetlights are seen at sunset in Dili, East Timor Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — East Timor is at an energy development crossroads.
How much energy does East Timor use?
East Timor has one of the lowest levels of energy consumption per capita in the world, ranking 193rd as of 2008. In 2022, its electricity consumption was 414.76 million kilowatt-hours. Imported fossil fuels are the primary source of energy for the country, but access to this energy is highly uneven.