“As we all know, fuel imports are ever increasing and very expensive,” said Prime Minister Derek Sikua. The rural electrification and solar energy are being pursued in the energy sector with the help of financial assistance from the central bank and the coordinating commercial banks.
“Alternative forms of energy to supply power are being looked at.
“In this regard, the Ministry of mines has established a taskforce to look into possibility of setting up a hydro project for Tina river on Guadalcanal.
“Likewise, plans are also underway for find a good rive source in the Kwara’ae region to set up another hydro project for the Auki township, its surrounding communities and the proposed Bina harbour development.
“When these are up and running, they should decrease our dependence on fuel imports especially in the area of fuel consumption for the power supply such as the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority(SIEA),” Derek Sikua said.
