Who generates electricity in Kiribati?

Sector context. Grid-connected electricity in Kiribati’s capital, South Tarawa, is generated 4. and distributed by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), a state-owned electricity and water utility.

How will Kiribati's water crisis affect the community?

There will be impacts on one communal water well, and over 600 trees. Consultations were conducted with affected persons and nearby communities. A Resettlement Plan has been prepared in compliance with the SPS and laws of Kiribati.

Why is electricity so expensive in Kiribati?

Of the 7,877 households in South Tarawa (44% of total households in Kiribati), 72.4% are connected to grid electricity. Access is largely for lighting, and that lighting is often insufficient, inefficient, and expensive. The high electricity cost has suppressed demand and has hindered growth in the commercial and tourism sectors.

Why are there no independent power providers in Kiribati?

Also, despite the potential for revenue generation from the high electricity costs, there are currently no independent power providers in Kiribati. Barriers to private sector investment include (i) lack of an enabling policy and regulatory framework, (ii) credit worthiness of PUB as an off-taker, and (iii) small transaction sizes.8

Why is Kiribati so expensive?

Kiribati’s remoteness from major markets and most resources leads to high import costs, while its low elevation - averaging only 2 meters above sea level - creates severe vulnerability to sea-level rise and other climate change impacts and natural hazards.