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3. Access to electricity is extremely low in Solomon Islands. Grid-connected electricity is supplied to about 12% of the population. The overall access rate in Honiara is 64%, but access in the

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Solomon Power operates 12 diesel generators supplying electricity to the Honiara grid, the two oldest are expected to be decommissioned in 2024, one more in 2029, and all others in 2036

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How much electricity does SIEA provide in Honiara?

SIEA provides electricity to the national capital (Honiara) and eight provincial centers (Auki, Buala, Gizo, Kirakira, Lata, Malu'u, Noro-Munda, and Tulagi). Installed generation capacity in Honiara is 26 megawatts (MW)—with a peak load of 14.3 MW—and combined installed capacity in the provincial centers is 4 MW. 2.

How many people live in Honiara & Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands has a population of 512,870 and Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal, has a population of 64,609 (13% of the total). Development and provision of economic infrastructure is concentrated in Honiara, which also has 89% of the national power generation capacity.

Where does electricity come from in Solomon Islands?

Grid-connected electricity is generated and supplied in Solomon Islands by Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA), which is a state-owned electricity utility. SIEA provides electricity to the national capital (Honiara) and eight provincial centers (Auki, Buala, Gizo, Kirakira, Lata, Malu'u, Noro-Munda, and Tulagi).

Does Malaita have electricity?

In Malaita, the most heavily populated province with 137,596 inhabitants or 25% of the national total, access to grid-connected electricity is estimated at 3% and is largely confined to the main provincial center of Auki.

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