4 FAQs about East Timor Outdoor Unit 200kW

Will East Timor's first solar power plant be built in 2026?

During his nine years as a Reuters correspondent, he has attempted to lend a global perspective to small-town issues. East Timor expects the construction of its first large solar power plant to begin in 2026 and become operational months later, the state utility's chair told Reuters, helping it slash expensive diesel imports.

Will East Timor retire its diesel power plants?

East Timor plans to retire its diesel power plants in the "near-to-medium term," Ferreira said, adding that the country hopes to switch to natural gas-fired power plants and consider further renewable investments to further cut power costs.

Will EDTL's solar power plant help Timor-Leste slash imports of diesel?

Sign up here. EDTL Chairman Marito Ferreira said the solar plant will help Southeast Asia's poorest nation, also known as Timor-Leste, slash expensive imports of diesel, which almost entirely fuel its power grid currently, and reduce its fiscal burden.

What is East Timor doing to boost power?

East Timor has also issued rights to mine gold to joint ventures between Timorese companies and Australian miners, and is exploring onshore natural gas in central and eastern Timor, which could further boost demand for power.

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