The high-level site visits highlighted Norway’s continued commitment to climate action and sustainable development in the Pacific. Norway is one of the largest contributors to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a key concessional financing partner supporting the Tina River project—Solomon Islands’ first large utility-scale renewable energy initiative.
During the visit, Ambassador Riise was briefed on the project’s progress and expressed her strong impression of the construction advancements at the dam site. “The progress here is remarkable,” she stated. “It’s encouraging to see how international cooperation and climate finance are translating into tangible benefits for communities in the Solomon Islands.”
Sahibzada Tanzeel ESSM from the PO remarked “The Tina River Hydropower Project is a first large utility-scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands designed to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. It will ease the nation’s dependence on costly imported diesel and offer more reliable and affordable electricity to 68% of electricity demand. Currently, electricity costs in the Solomon Islands are among the highest in the world—averaging US$0.82 per kilowatt-hour, nearly twice the Pacific regional average”.
The project is expected to significantly lower electricity tariffs over time, making power more accessible for households and businesses, while also contributing to the country’s long-term climate and development goals.
This visit marks a continued partnership between Norway and Pacific Island nations in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
Caption: Group photo with the Norway -Ambassador Anne Grete Riise pictured in the Centre at the Powerhouse site.
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project is led by the Solomon Islands Government, with financing and support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Australia, the Green Climate Fund, Korea EX-IM Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and the World Bank.
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