Honiara Sets Ambitious Goal for 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030
By Sharon Nanau Work is underway to have Honiara town one hundred percent connected to renewable energy by 2030. Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification…
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PM Manele opens National Energy Summit
A two day ‘National Energy Summit’ was officially opened by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele in Honiara this morning. Led by the Ministry of Mines, Energy…
Mines Ministry works to resolve dispute between landowners and mining company in San Jorge
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification is working on solving a dispute between landowners and a mining company at San Jorge,…
ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT HOLDS TALKS WITH SI DELEGATION TO IRENA 2024
“With its mission aimed at helping developing countries like the Solomon Islands to achieve sustainable economic growth, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has re-assured…
Solomon Islands attends the 14th IRENA Assembly Meeting in Abu Dhabi
A Solomon Islands delegation is currently in Abu Dhabi, UAE to attend the 14th IRENA Assembly meeting held from 16th – 18th April 2024. The Permanent…
University of Wollongong and MMERE Ink Agreement for Geoscience Advancement
The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification on 4th March signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wollongong University in Australia. MMERE Geological Survey Director…
Two Solar Hybrid Power Systems Inaugurated in Southern Malaita Province
Access to electricity in rural areas of Solomon Islands is a widespread issue faced by most communities living in parts of the country. The Stimulating Progress…
Solomon Islands represented at Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Dr. Chris Vehe represented Solomon Islands at the recent Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF)…
Minister Tovosia says 13th IRENA Assembly Supports SI’s Call for Investments on Renewable Energy for Climate Action
The 13th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly has provided Solomon Islands the platform to call for more support towards its investments on renewable energy for…