KIER WorkshopFebruary 2015

‘Apisake Soakai (SIDS Coordinator)

SUMMARY OF THE IRENA RRA RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

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Strategy Actions

Maintain the stability of the grid while allowing a high level of solar PV input

• Coordinate the WB and the PEC Fund solar projects so both take responsibility for their combined projects to prevent endangering grid stability.

• Develop standards and guidelines for future solar PV grid-connected systems.

• Investigate the appropriateness of privately-owned grid-connected solar PV.

• Facilitate capacity building to manage grid stability with high levels of solar penetration.

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Strategy Actions

Develop CNO as a biofuel for powergeneration

• Prepare a CNO implementation plan for Kiribati to determine the specific actions and timelines necessary to develop CNO as an acceptable diesel fuel replacement.

• Establish fuel standards and a testing facility for CNO-based biofuel to be used for power generation and transport.

• Develop mobile copra mills for use on Kiritimati and outer islands.

• Have the PUB procure a genset designed for use with CNO for base load generation.

• Develop KCMCL testing facilities of biofuel for power generation.

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Strategy Actions

Use of CNO as a land and sea transport fuel

• Trial of shipboard use of CNO through the dual tank system.

• Trials of blends of CNO and kerosene or diesel fuel for land transport.

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Strategy Actions

Off-grid electrificationincluding Kiritimati

• Prepare an outer islands electrification implementation plan that only uses renewable energy.

• Prepare standard modular design and installation guidelines for solar powered mini-grids.

• Develop a local off-grid electrification capacity building facility at the KIT.

• Provide for rehabilitation of existing outer island solar installations.

• Determine how the KSEC can be institutionally strengthened.

• Increase private sector involvement in renewable energy development

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Strategy Actions

Policy, legislation and regulation developmentto support renewableEnergy

• Establish a Kiribati National Energy Coordinating Committee (KNEP).

• Review existing incentives, regulations, and policies relating to energy and propose changes where there are disincentives for renewable energy.

• Prepare an "Energy Act" that fills the gaps in current legislation.

• Review the KSEC business model.