Energy Resources
Beth
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29 Jul 2011
In 2009, the Marshall Islands approved a National Energy Policy to pursue sustainable development of the energy sector.
To date, the Marshall Islands generates all electricity in the outer islands using photovoltaic cells, whereas the energy on Majuro and Ebeye, where approximately 65% of the population lives, is obtained through diesel generation. Most of the Marshall Islands’ commercial and industrial activity occurs on Majuro. Overall electricity consumption, particularly on...
Beth
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29 Jul 2011
In 2004, Kiribati carried out a National Energy Assessment. In 2009, the Government endorsed the Kiribati National Energy Policy.
With regard to energy supply, Kiribati is highly dependent on petroleum imports for electricity generation for urban areas, land transport, sea transport and air transport. Though solar power is a significant energy source for the outer islands, overall it produces less than 1% of the total energy used by Kiribati. Small quantities and long distances drive up the...
Beth
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29 Jul 2011
Barbados has enacted energy resource management policies. In addition, Barbados is also developing waste-to-energy policies and facilities on the island.
Currently, petroleum products service 75% of Barbados’ energy needs. All petroleum fuels are imported, since Barbados no longer has a major oil refinery. An initial investigation has been conducted in Barbados to introduce renewable energy for electricity production to the country, and Barbados is now in the process of building a...
Beth
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28 Jul 2011
The Bahamas National Energy Policy Committee produced its first report in November 2008. Plans for the industrial development of bio-fuels have been initiated since July 2009.
There are no proven reserves of easily exploitable fossil fuel sources in significant quantities in the Bahamas. The Bahamas depends on imported petroleum products to satisfy over 99% of its consumer energy demand. Its long-term energy security level is therefore low. Renewable energy resources have yet to be exploited...
Beth
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28 Jul 2011
Energy is recognized by the Government of Singapore as a priority, and its has set up the Energy Efficiency Programme Office (E2PO) to pursue energy efficiency policies. The National Energy Policy Report (NEPR), published in 2007, articulates Singapore’s energy policy framework.
Singapore is considered a developing country by the UNFCCC, and therefore is granted special consideration in recognition of the difficulties of switching to alternative energy sources. Due to its lack of land...
