Report: The First Online Study Session on Current Status and Issues in the Renewable Energy Sector of Pacific Island Countries

On Wednesday, October 13, PIC(International Organization Pacific Islands Centre）held the “The First Online Study Session on Current Status and Issues in the Renewable Energy Sector of Pacific Island Countries” (218 registered participants).

At the beginning of the session, Mr. Saito, Director of the PIC, gave an overview and challenges of the energy sector in the Pacific island countries in general and the explanation of future research followed by a presentation on actual situation of renewable energy in island countries by the Pacific Power Association. Four personnel from JICA(Japan International Cooperation Agency) talked about Japan/JICA’s assistance policy and specific assistance to the Pacific island countries.
During the question and answer session, the participants asked many questions and made many comments from various perspectives on renewable energy in island countries, which showed the growing interest of private companies and organizations.

●On-demand Streaming
For those who were not able to attend the lecture on the day of the seminar and those who would like to listen to it again, the recorded video is also available. It will be available for about one month (until mid-November).　
Click here to view the recording

●Presentation materials for the session
Some of the materials used in the study session will be available for viewing. The presentation materials will be available until mid-November.

●Answers to questions that could not be answered during the webinar: Please refer to the “Questions and Answers” section below.
(Please note that we are not able to answer all of the questions.)

14:03-14:15	Overview and Challenges in the Energy Sector of Island Nations in General, and Explanation of Future Research（PDF)※Japanese Ryuzo Saito, Director, Pacific Islands Centre
14:15-14:30	Renewable Energy Status: Pacific Islands 2020 (PDF) Mr. Abraham Simpson, Sustainable Energy Industry Development Project-Project Implementation Officer, Pacific Power Association
14:30-15:10	Japan/JICA Assistance to Pacific Island Countries: From Hybrid Islands to Green Power Islands” (PDF) YouTube video: JICA’s new initiative “Green Power Islands Program” for the realization of a decarbonized society in the Pacific region [short video] Pacific and Southeast Asia Division 6, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department, Director Shinya Tamio Senior Advisor Tadayuki Ogawa Energy and Mining Group, Infrastructure Engineering Department, Deputy Director Takahiro Suzuki Energy and Mining Group, Infrastructure Engineering Department, Assistant Director Naohiro Ojima
15:10-15:30	Question and answer session (answers to questions that could not be answered on the day)　 Please note that not all questions can be answered. Question 1: What are the sources of off-grid energy in Fiji? and how are they catered for Fijians? Answer to question 1 (Mr. Abraham Simpson): Diesel engines, Hybrid (diesel) & solar panels, Solar panels & batteries. Question 2: Question to JICA: I heard about Fiji that there is still a lot of off-grid power sharing, how are you dealing with the total power and energy sharing? Also, what is the source of off-grid energy? Answer to question 2 (JICA): There are two ways to supply off-grid energy, one is to supply individual facilities with stand-alone systems such as solar home systems, and the other is to supply multiple facilities with mini-grids. As for energy resources, the former is mainly solar power generation, and the latter is mainly diesel power generation, but hybrid power generation combined with solar power generation is increasing in recent years.

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