4 FAQs about Nauru adds new power base station

How can Nauru reduce its reliance on imported diesel?

In parallel, Nauru is rolling out a $22 million renewable energy project aimed at reducing its reliance on imported diesel. The project includes a 6-megawatt solar farm which, now nearing completion, is expected to lift renewable energy's share of electricity generation from 3 per cent to 47 per cent.

When was Nauru's First Sea-Level station installed?

Nauru's first sea-level station was installed in June 1993. All stations were operational by October 1994.

What is Nauru doing now?

After years of economic stagnation, the country is now seeing positive momentum, fuelled by large-scale infrastructure investments, renewable energy projects, and a modest resurgence in tourism. A centrepiece of Nauru's infrastructure agenda is the construction of its first international seaport in Aiwo District.

Why is Nauru building a seaport in Aiwo District?

A centrepiece of Nauru's infrastructure agenda is the construction of its first international seaport in Aiwo District. This $79.59 million project, jointly funded by the ADB, Green Climate Fund, and the governments of Australia and Nauru, is designed to increase trade capacity and improve climate resilience.

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