World Bank $60m for MEC
The World Bank will pump $60 million into the Marshalls Energy Company for a mix of alternative energy systems for Majuro, Ebeye and six outer
The Marshalls Energy Co.'s solar panels are on school and government building rooftops. Photo courtesy of Marshall Islands Energy Co. In order to stabilize power service, the Marshalls Energy Co. was forced to import more than half-a-dozen rental containerized generators last year that currently provide the backbone of Majuro's power.
The Marshalls Energy Company installed 3045 solar home systems (SHS) to families residing amongst the remaining atolls. Each SHS system has a capacity of 200W and were provided by multiple international donors.
Demolition and clearing of the first power plant which opened in 1982, is nearly completed with construction of the new facility expected to start later in May. The new plant building is expected to take about seven months to construct, Jack Chong-Gum, CEO of the Marshalls Energy Co., said.
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