Context
The Solomon Islands are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and are vulnerable to further climatic changes. Climate change, population growth and movement to provincial centres will increase the need for water treatment, wastewater collection and new water sources. The Solomon Islands Government is initiating measures to enhance the country’s energy efficiency and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels through renewable energy. Solomon Islands Water Authority has not yet similarly assessed and prioritized implementation projects in energy efficiency and self-generation.
Requested CTCN Assistance
Identify viable and sustainable options to reduce Solomon Islands Water Authority use of and expenditure of energy:
- Undertake energy audits, analyze energy efficiency and self-generation options
- Conduct a detailed analysis of the technical and financial feasibility
- Develop the business case for recommonded actions
- Prepare preliminary design and development of a technical specification to facilitate implementation
Expected Results
- Detailed feasibility study and tender documents with the technical specifications for the most prospective actions to facilitate procurement
Facts
Date of submission
Geographical scope
National
Countries
Solomon Islands
Budget range
$100-150k
Objective
Mitigation
Phase
Completed
Sectors
Energy efficiency
Project details
Cross-sectoral enabler
Governance and planning
Final type of assistance
Feasibility of technology options
Request NDE
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
Implementors
PwC Price Water House Coopers - India
