4 FAQs about New Energy Storage in Tuvalu

Does Tuvalu have a solar farm?

In May 2024, Tuvalu completed its first large-scale solar farm and a two-megawatt-hour battery storage system on its main island, Funafuti. Spanning several hectares of land and rooftop and utilizing advanced photovoltaic technology, the project significantly reduces Funafuti's diesel dependency and improves energy reliability.

Does Tuvalu need solar energy?

In response, Tuvalu has prioritized renewable energy as a dual strategy for mitigating emissions and adapting to climate impacts. Solar energy, in particular, is well-suited to Tuvalu's tropical climate, which offers abundant sunlight throughout the year.

What is ADB's new solar project in Tuvalu?

“The project is under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility and has a $6 million support. It is ADB's first for Tuvalu's energy sector,” the ADB said in a statement. “The project also installed solar PV in the outer islands of Nui, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae.”

What is Tuvalu doing with the ADB?

Tuvalu, an island country midway between Hawaii and Australia, has commissioned a new solar and storage project with the ADB, featuring a 500 kW on-grid solar rooftop array and a 2 MWh BESS in the capital, Funafuti. “The project is under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility and has a $6 million support.

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