Going Green
Technicians in Timor-Leste have experience in small-scale, off-grid solar energy systems. Commercial or industrial scale installations are more complex and appropriate technical
In addition, most of Timor-Leste's electricity is generated through costly and polluting diesel generators. Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.
The Timorese government recognizes the need for energy diversification and has committed to developing renewable energy sources as part of its strategy to enhance energy security, protect the environment, and improve access to electricity.
East Timor has one of the lowest levels of energy consumption per capita in the world, ranking 193rd as of 2008. In 2022, its electricity consumption was 414.76 million kilowatt-hours. Imported fossil fuels are the primary source of energy for the country, but access to this energy is highly uneven.
Overall, Timor-Leste's HDI has shown little improvement since 2010, while electricity access doubled to 100 %. The effects of improved electricity access on development outcomes appear less than observed internationally. Fig. 3. Timor-Leste's HDI component indices 2000–2021.
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