Will Guam become 100 percent renewable by 2045?

Dirt was turned on the Ukudu power plant project and a ribbon was cut for the official launch of the Mangilao solar farm during back-to-back events, which officials said marked “a tremendous step” toward Guam’s goal to reduce reliance on fossil fuel and become 100 percent powered by renewable energy by 2045.

Will Guam ukudu power plant be completed by target date?

Jeong Irl Min, CEO of Guam Ukudu Power, said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the crew started the groundwork on the power plant “to avoid any potential delay of the project.” Amid any potential challenges ahead, Min said GUP will make sure the project is completed by the target date.

How much does a solar farm cost in Mangilao?

Immediately after the Ukudu groundbreaking, GPA and KEPCO officials proceeded to Sasayan Valley in Mangilao for a ribbon-cutting that marked the official launch of the island's largest solar farm. The 60-MW Mangilao solar farm began operating last month, generating energy under the contract purchase price of $0.085/kWh.

Will Gup's new power plant be completed by the target date?

Amid any potential challenges ahead, Min said GUP will make sure the project is completed by the target date. The $562-million power plant will replace GPA’s aged, decades-old generating plants and allow the agency to diversify its energy portfolio with renewable and stored energy.

Will ukudu cut Guam's fuel consumption?

“In a nutshell, the Ukudu 198 MW plant will ensure we meet the island’s growing energy requirements reliably and at a lower, affordable cost,” Benavente said. Benavente said the Ukudu plant will cut Guam’s fuel imports and consumption by at least 500,000 barrels per year due to its high thermal efficiency.