On 17 August 2025. A huge Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has arrived at the Tina River Hydro Project construction site—marking a major milestone in our journey towards clean, reliable energy for the nation!
The machine, when assembled will be 75 metres long and shall dig a 3.2 km long tunnel through gravel and sandstone to help build Solomon Islands’ first large-scale hydropower station.
Once complete in early 2028, the project will supply affordable and reliable electricity to meet about 70% of the electricity demand of Honiara and surroundings annually.
Project progress is now at 28%—and things are moving fast! Tunneling begins
later this year.
Proudly supported by:
- Solomon Islands Government
- World Bank
- Australian Government
- Asian Development Bank
- Korea-EXIM Economic Development Cooperation Fund
- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
- Green Climate Fund
This is more than just a project — it’s a clean energy future for Solomon Islands!
For more information, contact:
Communications Officer: Jeanine Gadepeta email: jeanine.gadepeta@tina-hydro.com
Tina Hydropower development project
+677 25133
About Tina River Hydro Development Project (TRHDP)
The first large scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands delivering benefits such as more affordable electricity and improved accessibility to cleaner, more reliable energy sources for communities now and in the future. It is being implemented by the Solomon Island 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.
Find out more on www.tina-hydro.com
A National Project of Solomon Islands | Tina River Hydropower Tina River Hydropower is a National Project of Solomon Islands and has as its objective to provide more affordable and reliable energy options to Honiara. www.tina-hydro.com |
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