How much does electricity cost in Timor-Leste?

The flat rates vary from $3 per month for low-income consumers with a two-amp connection and 6-hour daily provision of power, to $25 per month for connection above four amps and 24-hour access to power. II. POWER DEMAND AND SOURCES OF ENERGY In 1998, the total peak load of Timor-Leste was reported at 17.1 MW. Power sales stood at

How is power supplied in Timor-Leste?

The district capitals and rural areas are supplied through a cumulative operational capacity of 12.1 MW. There is no transmission grid in Timor-Leste and the highest distribution voltage level is 20 kV. All power generation is based on diesel generation, using automotive diesel oil as fuel.

Does Timor-Leste have a transmission grid?

There is no transmission grid in Timor-Leste and the highest distribution voltage level is 20 kV. All power generation is based on diesel generation, using automotive diesel oil as fuel. Comoro power

How many power plants are there in Timor-Leste?

11. Two power plants—the 119.5 MW Hera Diesel Power Plant and the 136.6 MW Betano Diesel Power Plant—supply all of mainland Timor-Leste’s electricity needs. Both plants can run on heavy fuel oil or natural gas but need some modifications.

What is Timor-Leste's energy plan?

Program of the 9th Constitutional Government: The Government is committed to modernize and expand its energy system by utilizing renewable energy. Timor-Leste plans to implement 72 MW solar and 50 MW wind by 2024 and 2026 respectively. This will increase RE share in power generation from 0.2% in 2021 to 35.4% in 2030.

Does Timor-Leste have oil & gas reserves?

Timor-Leste has considerable offshore oil (and especially) gas reserves in Timor Sea, but the utilization of these resources for domestic power generation is presently not considered feasible due to their long distance from the shore, water depth between the gas fields and Timor, and small size of the power system.