Vanuatu impact energy

How can vget contribute to a sustainable future for Vanuatu?

VGET's work on renewable energy sources will play a significant role in shaping a sustainable future for Vanuatu, with the project to serve as a valuable inspiration for other Pacific Island Countries and Small Island Developing States on their own paths towards a sustainable future.

What is Vanuatu's national energy road map?

Through its National Energy Road Map and in line with the goals of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, Vanuatu aims for 100 percent rural electrification and a total transition to renewable energy by 2030.

How many people in Vanuatu have no electricity?

Vanuatu’s 2017 Census revealed that 71 percent of the nation’s approximately 330,000 people are without access to a reliable source of electricity. A large percentage of this same population lack any access to energy at all, the exception being a solar lantern, or two, to illuminate their rural communities.

Does Vanuatu need a solar lantern?

A large percentage of this same population lack any access to energy at all, the exception being a solar lantern, or two, to illuminate their rural communities. In its National Energy Road Map (NERM), Vanuatu aims to achieve 100 percent electrification with renewable energy by 2030.

Is solar a good idea for Vanuatu?

Garae agrees, adding that the solar initiative is a great boon to Vanuatu, where 80 percent of rural residents lack electricity. “Solar is the best solution for these areas not only because of its obvious contributions to climate change mitigation but because fuel is costly and difficult to transport,” he said. Vanuatu’s National Green Energy Fund

Why do Vanuatu schools need electricity?

"Vanuatu schools require electricity to power lights, student accommodations, offices, and internet services," he explains. Previously reliant on imported fossil fuels, these schools now benefit from clean, sustainable energy sources, enabling extended study hours and enhancing the overall learning environment.