Itochu Corp. of Japan and Electricite de France will develop a 72-megawatt photovoltaic power plant in Manatuto and a battery energy storage system of 36-MW. They will
EDTL has invited, through an international public tender, proposals for the development of the Project by independent power producer ("IPP"). Once selected, the IPP is expected to
This initiative combines cutting-edge battery storage technology with renewable energy integration, addressing both urban and rural power needs. For investors and policymakers, it''s
The project was launched in 2023 and aims to turn INFPM into an example of energy sustainability by installing solar panels that will guarantee a continuous and stable
What is the Timor-Leste solar power project?The Project involves the construction and 25-year operation of a new power plant in Manatuto, Timor-Leste, comprising a 72 MW solar power
The visit provided an opportunity to directly observe the installation of a hybrid photovoltaic (solar) system - a critical development designed to ensure reliable, round-the
Japan''s Itochu Corp and Electricite de France (EDF) will jointly develop a 72-megawatt solar power plant and a 36-MW battery energy storage system in Manatuto, and
We provide real time updates on current and upcoming tender submissions for grid-scale/utility scale energy storage system (ESS) projects in Timor Leste, including project requirements,
The Project involves the construction and 25-year operation of a new power plant in Manatuto, Timor-Leste, comprising a 72 MW solar power plant co-located with a 36 MW/36
With only 38% of rural households connected to the national grid (World Bank 2023), the country presents unique opportunities for innovative energy solutions. This article explores how

The Project involves the construction and 25-year operation of a new power plant in Manatuto, Timor-Leste, comprising a 72 MW solar power plant co-located with a 36 MW/36 MWh battery energy storage system. This will be the country’s first full-scale renewable energy IPP project.
East Timor Solar Plant: East Timor plans to retire its diesel power plants and shift to renewable energy sources, starting with the construction of its first large solar plant in 2026. The project aims to reduce expensive diesel imports and pave the way for a more sustainable energy future for the nation.
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.
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.
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