Bim energy Marshall Islands

How can MEC and the College of the Marshall Islands work together?

The College of the Marshall Islands, the MRD Energy Planning Division and MEC need to work together to develop courses that be sustained in the long term. They would train local people to install and maintain the types of renewable energy equipment being used in the RMI. Existing technical training is in English only.

What are the main sources of energy in the Marshall Islands?

MEC, KAJUR, the College of the Marshall Islands and the University of the South Pacific, all carry out capacity building in support of energy activities. Most of the primary energy supply (90%) comes from petroleum, with biomass used for cooking accounting for nearly all the rest.

How many kWp solar systems are in the Marshall Islands?

Two 53 kWp and 57 kWp systems are at the College of the Marshall Islands. The others are a 10 kWp system at the fisheries base, a 30 kWp system at the University of the South Pacific campus and a 209 kWp system at Majuro hospital. MEC intends to move cautiously before allowing a major expansion of grid-connected solar generation.

What does the 2009 National Energy Policy mean for the Marshall Islands?

This led to the endorsement of the 2009 National Energy Policy, along with the Energy Action Plan, which aims for “an improved quality of life for the people of the Marshall Islands through clean, reliable, afordable, accessible, environmentally appropriate and sustainable energy services.”

Why is the Republic of the Marshall Islands reliant on external assistance?

Since independence, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has been heavily reliant on external assistance, with grants averaging 60% of gross domestic product (GDP). Like other island nations in the Pacific, the RMI sufers from high and volatile fuel prices while lacking any known fossil fuel reserves of its own.

Does the Marshall Islands support the Irena mandate?

The Marshall Islands fully supports the IRENA mandate and will continue to join other countries in our global efort to promote renewable energy. Across the Pacific, small island states face daunting costs for fuel imports and recurrent risk from global oil price volatility.