Nauru Island Energy Storage Project

Does Nauru need solar power?

"Now Nauru's power generation mainly relies on diesel. That's expensive and would pollute the environment," said John Scott, who has been working for the project since 2022. "There is a lot of sunshine here and it's good for solar power. I believe electricity supply here will be much better when the project is completed," Scott told Xinhua.

How much money will be spent on environmental projects in Nauru?

This is currently estimated at $17.30 million and will cover $7.70 million of the expenditure related to civil works, $6.60 million for additional physical contingencies, and $3.00 million of in-kind contributions. Funded by the Asian Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, Australian Government (DFAT) and Government of Nauru.

Will Nauru's power supply be better if the project is completed?

I believe electricity supply here will be much better when the project is completed," Scott told Xinhua. On top of building the power project, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd is also undertaking the redevelopment of Nauru's largest harbor, Aiwo Harbor.

How will Nauru Utilities Corporation benefit from project preparatory technical assistance?

The project will also support the institutional strengthening of Nauru Utilities Corporation. Project preparatory technical assistance was used to carry out project-enabling activities such as a Solar Power Expansion Plan for Nauru, project feasibility study, detailed design, and plant procurement contract bidding documents.

Will Nauru's largest harbor be redeveloped in 2025?

On top of building the power project, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd is also undertaking the redevelopment of Nauru's largest harbor, Aiwo Harbor. Starting in 2019, the project to be completed in 2025 includes harbor dredging and the construction of a new wharf, a desalination system and a container yard, among other facilities.

Why did Nauru resume diplomatic ties with China?

The rationale behind Nauru's decision to resume diplomatic ties with China "of course is about Nauru's development strategy," Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's foreign minister, said when visiting China in January. "No developing country wants to be left behind," he said.■