Huawei Timor-Leste balcony solar panels

What is a photovoltaic project in Timor-Leste?

Just as the remaining renewable energies sources that are being explored by the Government in Timor-Leste, the photovoltaic units (or solar project) implementation project is specially directed for the families that live in remote areas, where difficulties still exist in the national energy network installation.

Does Timor-Leste have solar power?

Despite having a tropical climate and abundant solar-power potential, Timor-Leste relies heavily on diesel to deliver power to its population of 1.3 million people. In 2023, MDF and the Australia-Pacific Climate Partnership (APCP) assessed

Does Timor-Leste have a rooftop PV market?

Timor-Leste's rooftop PV market is nascent; few businesses have invested in PV rooftops and household use remains low. The supply aspect has also not caught up with the global boom—few firms offer rooftop PV solar in Timor-Leste.

Is Timor-Leste a good place to invest in rooftop solar?

Timor-Leste’s rooftop PV market is just emerging. Barriers include a lack of access to capital, low awareness of solar solutions, low technical capacity to set up solar solutions and low levels of building ownership.