Majuro Solar Power System

In order to stabilize power service, the Marshalls Energy Co. was forced to import more than half-a-dozen rental containerized generators last year that currently provide the backbone of Majuro's power. International donors and the Marshall Islands government have lined up to fund a huge overhaul of the power system for Majuro.

Serving the country's capital, the Majuro system accounts for 72% of electricity generated and consumed in RMI (with Ebeye in Kwajalein Atoll accounting for 24%, and outer islands representing the balance).

Diesel generation accounts for approximately 98% of the Majuro system's annual power generation of 53.7 GWh, consuming approximately 3.8 million gallons (14.4 million liters) of fuel per year.

The proposed Majuro Power Network Strengthening Project will consist of: Package 1, procurement and installation of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); consulting services for capacity-building within MEC and preparation of business-process reengineering recommendations and action plans. 38.

The Marshalls Energy Co.'s solar panels are on school and government building rooftops. Photo courtesy of Marshall Islands Energy Co. In order to stabilize power service, the Marshalls Energy Co. was forced to import more than half-a-dozen rental containerized generators last year that currently provide the backbone of Majuro's power.

Three technicians from the China-based corporation Sinosoar arrived in Majuro last month after four weeks of quarantine to begin working with MEC on next steps of the program that will see at least two new generators installed at the MEC power plant and installation of solar equipment to provide as much as half of Majuro's power needs.