Price of civil inverter in Timor-Leste

How much does electricity cost in Timor-Leste?

The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries. For instance, in Indonesia industrial electricity tariffs are 0.11 USD/kWh, compared to 0.24 USD/kWh in Timor-Leste.

Does Timor-Leste need a roof-top solar energy system?

In addition, most of Timor-Leste's electricity is generated through costly and polluting diesel generators. 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.

Is Timor-Leste a good country for solar energy?

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.

Does Timor-Leste have a PV market?

Timor-Leste does not yet have an environment that would support an implementation mechanism for a government program in which private PV dealers compete to make sales. The micro-financing system is still undeveloped and the current PV market consists almost entirely of households belonging to the bottom part of the income pyramid.

How long does a solar system last 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.

How many PV systems are there in Timor-Leste?

In 2008 and 2009, more than 2,000 PV systems for households and community centers were provided by the government of Timor-Leste to sucos in Viqueque, Ermera, Bobonaro, and a few other districts (table 2.1). To date, the PV installations have been fully subsidized by infrastructure funds provided annually to the sucos by the central government.