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Representatives of the World Bank (Ioulia Zakrevskaia, Task Team Leader), the Asian Development Bank (Roka Sanda, Principal Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Office; James Taluasi, Environment Safeguards Officer; and Kelekolio Felise Tominiko, Safeguards Officer), and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (Mr Desmond Maedia- Sr. Environmental Officer) joined the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) Project Office for a scheduled site visit to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project. The visit formed part of routine lender and regulator monitoring to review construction progress and verify compliance with safety and environmental requirements.  Caption: Joint Inspection Team …

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The Project Steering Committee for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project convened at the Heritage Park Hotel to review progress since this year May Project Steering Committee meeting and agree next steps across all project components.Chaired by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), the session brought together senior officials and partner organisations, including the MMERE Project Office, the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, Solomon Power, Guadalcanal Provincial Government, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL),  and Concessional Financing Parties – …

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From Selwyn College to Tina River Hydropower Development Project Site! These young Form 6 Science students journeyed from West Guadalcanal to East Guadalcanal—traveling approximately 85.4km from Veranaaso to Malango Ward—for education and science.  Selwyn College students recently visited the Tina River Hydropower Project site, gaining firsthand experience of Solomon Islands’ flagship renewable energy development.  From the dam site to the powerhouse location, students explored how this transformative project is going to deliver clean, reliable energy for our future. Guided by the Project Office, HEC and Tina Hydropower Ltd engineers and staff, they learned about hydropower technology, environmental safeguards, and the role …

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Students and teachers from Saint Nicholas Anglican College were warmly welcomed to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) site on Wednesday 13 August 2025, as part of the project’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and educational outreach.The visit offered students a rare, hands-on opportunity to explore the progress of the Solomon Islands’ first large-scale renewable energy project. Guided by TRHDP engineers and staff, the group toured key project areas—including the dam site, powerhouse location, and access roads—while learning about the engineering, environmental, and social dimensions of the development.TRHDP’s Project Manager Mr. Pradip Verma and  Project team led the visit, …

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A group of Form 6 Science students and two Science Teachers from King George VI National Secondary School visited the Tina River Hydropower Project on Monday 11 August 2025 — Solomon Islands’ largest renewable energy initiative.Organised by the Tina Hydropower Development Project Office with excellent support from the Developer, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) and Engineering Procurement and Construction Contractor, Hyundai Engineering Company, the students toured the dam construction site and powerhouse site, engaging with engineers and environmental experts. They explored real-world applications of science and discovered exciting career pathways in renewable energy, engineering, and environmental science.THL made a presentation which …

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Honiara, Solomon Islands, June 26, 2025 — The Tina River Hydropower Development Project last week welcomed senior representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank for a joint site visit to see firsthand the momentum building behind Solomon Islands’ first large-scale renewable energy project.The high-level delegation, which included ADB Director Emma Veve and World Bank Country Director for the Pacific and Papua New Guinea, Stephen Ndegwa, toured key sites along the Tina River corridor and reviewed critical progress. This included the near-completion of over 95 percent of the project’s access roads, which are already improving connectivity for …

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From June 17 to 19, 2025, the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) successfully held its Women’s Quarterly Consultation at Garivera Park in Guadalcanal Province under the theme “Empowering Women’s Voices for Sustainable Development around the Tina River Hydro Project.” Organized by the TRHDP Gender Team, the three-day forum brought together 45 women leaders from community women’s associations in Belaha, Malatoha, and Bahomea. They were joined by youth representatives and male leaders for a series of empowering presentations, interactive sessions, and participatory planning discussions.The consultation served as a critical platform for rural women to directly engage with project stakeholders, build …

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Honiara, Solomon Islands – 29 May 2025 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the drive toward clean and sustainable water access for rural communities, with the successful completion of deep borehole drilling works for the villages of Managikiki and Horohotu 2, under Phase 2 of the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP 2).The drilling works were carried out by local contractor Pacific Strata Drilling & Water Engineering Services, as part of a broader SBD 2.7 million investment. This investment aims to develop three modern water supply systems across Bahomea Ward, including riverside communities such as Namopila, Habusi, and others.At …

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The Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Frederick Kologeto MP, was accorded a formal tour of the Tina Hydro Project site this morning. The visit allowed the Acting Prime Minister and accompanying ministers to witness firsthand the construction progress being made on the national energy project.Joining the Acting Prime Minister were Hon. Derrick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines and Rural Electrification; Hon. John Tuhaika Junior, Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs; and Hon. Cathy Nori, Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.The delegation visited both the Dam Site and the Power House, where they were briefed on current construction …

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Manila, Philippines — The PS Dr. Chris Vehe of Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement during the session Biodiversity & Nature in Energy Infrastructure. He emphasized a transformative shift in infrastructure planning—recognizing biodiversity not as a constraint, but as a core strategic asset.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, the PS highlighted the groundbreaking approach of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project, positioning it as a model for nature-integrated infrastructure in the Pacific and beyond.“Traditionally, biodiversity considerations in energy projects …

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K-water (Korea Water Resources Corporation), in partnership with Hyundai Engineering, has established Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) to construct the Tina River Hydropower Dam in the Solomon Islands, a landmark project aimed at providing a sustainable and stable energy source for the nation. The Tina River Hydropower Project, with an installed capacity of 15 MW and an expected annual generation of 78.84 GWh, will play a critical role in reducing reliance on diesel power and lowering electricity costs across the Solomon Islands. The project is being developed with the support of the World Bank (WB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Economic Development …

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In a significant show of solidarity and shared commitment, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and Korean Water Resources (K-Water) have reaffirmed their joint dedication to the successful completion of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP), a transformative initiative aimed at increasing renewable energy for the country’s national grid – Honiara.A high-level dialogue was recently held at K-Water’s headquarters, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, between a Solomon Islands Government delegation led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, and Tina Hydropower Limited – the Special Project Company established by K-Water. The engagement marked a key …

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Honiara, Solomon Islands – 29 April 2025 – Her Excellency Anne Grete Riise, the Ambassador-Designate of Norway to the Solomon Islands, visited the Tina River Hydropower Development Project site as part of her official accreditation visit to the Pacific region. She was accompanied by Mr. Shameek Godara, Adviser at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra. The visit was jointly facilitated by the Office and Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), with support from representatives of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE).The high-level site visits highlighted Norway’s continued commitment to climate action and sustainable development in the Pacific. Norway is …

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The Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Hon. Willie Atu, accompanied by his Permanent Secretary and members of the Premier’s Office, conducted an official site visit to the Tina Hydro Development Project 9th April 2025 to observe the significant progress achieved. The delegation toured various sections of the project site from the Dam site to the Powerhouse (tunnel portal) site, receiving detailed briefings from project supervisors and technical experts from Tina Hydro Limited and Hyundai Engineering Company. During the visit, Premier Atu expressed his satisfaction with the development’s advancement, highlighting the importance of Tina Hydro as a milestone in the province’s journey …

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A Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for key equipment of the Tina Hydropower Project—the first large-scale hydropower initiative in the Solomon Islands—was successfully conducted from 7 to 9 April 2025 at manufacturing sites in India.The FAT covered three major components of the hydropower plant: the hydraulic turbines, Francis Turbine runners for Units 1, 2, and 3, and the spiral cases. The purpose of the inspection was to verify that the performance and quality of the equipment fully comply with technical specifications prior to shipment and on-site installation.Representatives from Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA), Hyundai Engineering Co., …

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Honiara, March 19, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), accompanied by representatives from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (Korea Ex-Im Bank), visited the Tina River Hydropower construction site to assess the project’s progress. This visit marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance renewable energy infrastructure in the Solomon Islands. As the country’s first large-scale renewable energy initiative, the Tina River Hydropower Project is poised to significantly reduce reliance on imported …

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March 6, 2025—Honiara, Solomon Islands In a landmark collaboration, Gender Team of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project and the Solomon Islands Women Lawyers Association (SIWLA) conducted legal awareness in the communities of Belaha, Bahomea, and Malatoha. These communities impacted directly by the Tina River Hydropower Project are being empowered with crucial education programs to raise awareness of key legal protections, including the Family Protection Act, the Penal Code, and Human Trafficking laws.The legal awareness sessions held on 18th, 20th, and 27th February 2025 have been helpful in empowering local community members, particularly vulnerable populations, through sensitization on their rights …

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Community Benefit Sharing Project, CBSP 2  15th February 2025 – A total of 76 participants from the communities of Antioch and Valesala in the Bahomea region have successfully completed a Graduation Training Program focused on Life Skills and Work Readiness. This initiative prepares them to contribute to the construction and improvement of the Antioch-Valesala Road access, under the Community Benefit Sharing Project 2 (CBSP 2).The training consisted of three separate sessions designed to equip participants with essential skills needed for the workforce, particularly in the construction sector. Through this program, community members gained practical knowledge and abilities that will enable …

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“Guadalcanal’s rivers are a vital ecological and cultural resource. Protecting them today means securing sustainable development for the future.”Resources Department from the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, and the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening.Chaired by Dr David Annandale, the session underscored the importance of integrating sustainable river management practices to mitigate the ecological impacts of hydropower dams and other developments affecting river basins, such as mining and agriculture.Participants engaged in discussions on strategic environmental planning, focusing on long-term conservation, policy development, and scientific advancements in river ecosystem assessments. A key highlight was an in-depth review of …

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Honiara, 28 January 2024 – The Tina River Hydropower Project has achieved a major milestone, with construction now 23% complete as of January 2025. This progress marks a significant step toward delivering affordable, clean, and renewable energy for the Solomon Islands. As one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, Tina River Hydropower remains on track for completion and commercial operation in early 2028.Once operational, the 15-megawatt hydropower facility will supply nearly 70% of Honiara’s electricity needs with renewable energy, significantly reducing reliance on costly diesel generation and lowering power prices.On 28 January 2025, the Tina Hydro Project Office’s Environmental and …

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