Where are Marshalls Energy's Solar panels located?

The Marshalls Energy Co.’s solar panels are on school and government building rooftops. Photo courtesy of Marshall Islands Energy Co. In order to stabilize power service, the Marshalls Energy Co. was forced to import more than half-a-dozen rental containerized generators last year that currently provide the backbone of Majuro’s power.

What's happening at the Marshalls Energy Company's power plant?

A drone photograph shows the MEC’s power plant number two, with Delap Dock in the background. Photo: Tyler Milne. After 18 months of delay due to Covid border lockdowns, a World Bank-funded revamp of power systems at the Marshalls Energy Company is moving into its next phase.

What does the Marshalls Energy Company do?

“The Marshalls Energy Company is a semi-autonomous utility company responsible for the generation, distribution and sale of electricity on a number of islands and atolls within the Republic of the Marshall Islands.”

Does MEC sell LPG gas in the Marshall Islands?

Apart from generating electricity from diesel and solar installations, MEC is also the distributor of LPG gas throughout the Marshall Islands with a 33,000 pound bulk storage capacity, which is decantered into smaller bottles.

Why does Majuro need a new power system?

In order to stabilize power service, the Marshalls Energy Co. was forced to import more than half-a-dozen rental containerized generators last year that currently provide the backbone of Majuro’s power. International donors and the Marshall Islands government have lined up to fund a huge overhaul of the power system for Majuro.

How many solar home systems did Marshalls Energy install?

The Marshalls Energy Company installed 3045 solar home systems (SHS) to families residing amongst the remaining atolls. Each SHS system has a capacity of 200W and were provided by multiple international donors. Additional larger systems ranging in size from 6kW up to 16kW were installed at various school facilities on some atolls.