KIER Workshop February 2015 ‘Apisake Soakai (SIDS Coordinator) SUMMARY OF THE IRENA RRA RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
2 StrategyActions Maintain the stability of the grid while allowing a high level of solar PV input Coordinate the WB and the PEC Fund solar projects so both take responsibility for their combined projects to prevent endangering grid stability. Develop standards and guidelines for future solar PV grid-connected systems. Investigate the appropriateness of privately-owned grid-connected solar PV. Facilitate capacity building to manage grid stability with high levels of solar penetration.
3 StrategyActions Develop CNO as a biofuel for power generation Prepare a CNO implementation plan for Kiribati to determine the specific actions and timelines necessary to develop CNO as an acceptable diesel fuel replacement. Establish fuel standards and a testing facility for CNO-based biofuel to be used for power generation and transport. Develop mobile copra mills for use on Kiritimati and outer islands. Have the PUB procure a genset designed for use with CNO for base load generation. Develop KCMCL testing facilities of biofuel for power generation.
4 StrategyActions Use of CNO as a land and sea transport fuel Trial of shipboard use of CNO through the dual tank system. Trials of blends of CNO and kerosene or diesel fuel for land transport.
5 StrategyActions Off-grid electrification including Kiritimati Prepare an outer islands electrification implementation plan that only uses renewable energy. Prepare standard modular design and installation guidelines for solar powered mini-grids. Develop a local off-grid electrification capacity building facility at the KIT. Provide for rehabilitation of existing outer island solar installations. Determine how the KSEC can be institutionally strengthened. Increase private sector involvement in renewable energy development
6 StrategyActions Policy, legislation and regulation development to support renewable Energy Establish a Kiribati National Energy Coordinating Committee (KNEP). Review existing incentives, regulations, and policies relating to energy and propose changes where there are disincentives for renewable energy. Prepare an "Energy Act" that fills the gaps in current legislation. Review the KSEC business model.