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.
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.
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.
In partnership with UNICEF Supply Division, UNICEF Iraq and local partner Gimini Group, GSOL Energy has delivered five solar PV systems to public health centers across Iraq. The installations – 3 × 60 kWp and 2 × 29 kWp – are now operating at Adel Primary, Al Jubaila, Al Qairawan, Al Ribat and Khansor.
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