Efficient Renewable Energy Integration in the Pacific Islands Region

Koror, Palau

IRENA conducted workshops on harmonised technical guidelines and grid stability assessment from 8-12 April in the Republic of Palau, to promote efficient renewable energy integration in the Pacific islands
In collaboration with the Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI), the Pacific Power Association (PPA), the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the North Pacific, African, Caribbean and Pacific Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project (North-REP), the workshops provided hands-on training and practical knowledge to policy makers, grid operators and utility experts on technical guidelines for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, and the use of modelling tools to assess and ensure power grid stability with higher shares of renewable energy integration.

Promoting efficient renewable energy integration in the Pacific

Agenda

Summary

First Module: Workshop on Harmonised Technical Guidelines for PV Systems in Pacific Islands

Importance and benefits of adopting harmonised technical guidelines in the region for PV systems
Peter Konings, SEIAPI

PV Technical Guidelines – Introduction on technical guidelines for utilities integrating PV into their grids
Geoff Stapleton, SEIAPI

Training Materials

Grid Connected PV Technical Guidelines

Off Grid PV Technical Guidelines

Second Module Two: Workshop on Assessment of the Grid Stability for Renewable Energy Integration in the Pacific

IRENA’s assessment on grid stability in the Pacific region
Mirei Isaka, IRENA

Case study of a grid stability assessment in PNG
Kalak Kanawi, PNG Power