Energy in East Timor explained

East Timor consumes 125 GWh of electricity per annum, an average of 95 kWh per person.[1] The country has about 270 MW of electricity capacity, 119 MW in the city of Hera.

Most of the energy infrastructure was destroyed by the Indonesian militias during the 1999 East Timorese crisis.[2] In 2005, the government identified the high price of electricity (US$0.20 per kWh) as a deterrent to development.[3] [4] Gariuai Hydroelectric Plant is the country's only hydro plant, with a production capacity of 326 kW.[5] Many people rely on diesel generators.[6] A feasibility study of 2007–10 concluded that the country had huge potential for renewable energy.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Fund, International Monetary. East Timor: National Development Plan. July 26, 2005. International Monetary Fund. 9781451837315. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Renewable energy in the Asia Pacific: a legal overview (3rd edition) - East Timor - Energy and Natural Resources - East Timor. www.mondaq.com.
  3. Book: Beuman, Lydia M.. Political Institutions in East Timor: Semi-Presidentialism and Democratisation. February 5, 2016. Routledge. 9781317362128. Google Books.
  4. Book: Cristalis, Irena. East Timor: A Nation's Bitter Dawn. October 15, 2009. Zed Books Ltd.. 9781848134294. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Gesto Energy | East Timor Renewable Energy Electrification Plan.
  6. Book: East Timor: Development Challenges for the World's Newest Nation. Hal. Hill. Joao Mariano de Sousa. Saldanha. March 1, 2001. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. 9789812301406. Google Books.
  7. News: 'State-building is a good war, but this is a new struggle'. Rosie Nic. Cionnaith. The Irish Times.

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