What is Timor-Leste's energy policy?

The government of “Timor-Leste” is also trying to shift its policy to the introduction of clean energy, such as hydraulic, wind, and solar power generation. However, the most of its national budget for the electric power sector are spent on fuel import and electricity charges, so it is difficult to realize its policy.

Will Timor-Leste replace oil imports with solar power?

More than 75% of oil imports in Timor-Leste are used for electricity production across the country and around 90% of the sector’s operating costs are fuel costs associated with power generation. The Government of Timor-Leste intends to replace part of this high-cost generation by more cost-efficient solar power.

What is the main power source in Timor-Leste?

Almost all main power sources in “Timor-Leste” depend on diesel electric power generation, and the fuel used for power generation (crude oil) is all imported.

Can solar power be used in Timor-Leste?

Solar power. The government has identified solar power as the most suitable method to expand electricity to remote outlying regions. The average daily global horizontal irradiance in Timor-Leste ranges from 14.85 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square meter) to 22.33 MJ/m2.

How much energy can Timor-Leste generate?

The final report was delivered in May 2010, and it estimated the nationwide hydro-electric generation potential at 252 MW, rising to 352 MW if pumped storage is applied. National wind energy generation capacity was estimated at 72 MW, bringing the total potential for installed renew-able energy capacity in Timor-Leste to 451 MW.

What is rural energy policy in Timor-Leste?

A key objective is to ensure that the imple-mentation of the government’s rural energy programs provides equitable distribution of benefits. In Timor-Leste the Secretary of State for Energy Policy is responsible for the design and implementation of the government’s rural energy program.