Timor-Leste, in Southeast Asia, emerged from decades of conflict in the late 20th century to become an independent nation in 2002. A key focus for the new nation has been to improve energy access via the rapid roll-o. . 1.1. Energy and its linkages in the global southEnergy poverty can be d. . To investigate Timor-Leste's electrification program and its links and opportunities pertaining to rural agriculture, the methodology was developed in three stages. Firstly, a. . 3.1. Energy in post-conflict contextsDuring national and international conflicts, energy infrastructure has often been targeted to damage or destroy, as it significantly impa. . 4.1. Timor-Leste's electrification journey post-independenceStakeholder interviews and observations regarding the electrification pathway of Timor-Leste gen. . 5.1. Measuring electrification progressReconciling Timor-Leste's 100 % electrification rate with field observations and interview responses requires further consideration reg. [pdf]
Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.
High electricity costs and readily available solar radiation mean that the average payback period for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system in Timor-Leste is only 1.5 to 3 years instead of the global average of 6-10 years. Transitioning to solar can also help the country meet environmental commitments.
Technicians in Timor-Leste have experience in small-scale, off-grid solar energy systems. Commercial or industrial scale installations are more complex and appropriate technical capacity is scarce.
Timor-Leste has a high-quality solar resource. The global horizontal irradiance in Dili is higher than on the east coast of Australia, where the solar market is mature and installation costs are higher. The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries.
Stakeholder responses and anecdotal observations of rural households in Timor-Leste revealed that lighting, mobile phone charging, television, and radio dominate electricity use with limited adoption in agriculture-related activities. According to respondents, some farming groups operated small diesel generators for rice milling.
Totalling 280 MW, the national generation capacity is much greater than the current national peak load of 70 MW. It was commented that the two largest power stations were second-hand generators installed through a partnership with China, highlighting the influence of geopolitics in Timor-Leste's energy reconstruction. Fig. 4.
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