What is the electricity market in Vanuatu?

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When are electricity bills due in Vanuatu?

Electricity bills are due on or before the 15th of the month following the month of issue of the invoice. UNELCO is well aware that electricity is quite costly in Vanuatu and understands why customers often ask why it is so. This page aims to explain some of the elements that contribute to this cost.

Does Vanuatu have biomass?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Vanuatu: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How are electricity tariffs determined in Vanuatu?

Electricity tariffs are determined on the basis of the conditions stipulated in the Concession Agreement between the Government of Vanuatu and UNELCO, international best practice in tariff determination, the investment plan and the socio-economic priorities of the Government.

How has peak demand changed in Vanuatu?

Overall peak demand in Vanuatu has recorded the highest increase ever in 2018 (15.14 MW) but decreased by 0.4% in 2019 to 15.08 MW. The Luganville concession peak demand continues to grow consistently since 2017, whilst the Port Vila concession peak demand had decreased in 2019 by 1.60%.

What support functions are required in Vanuatu?

Support functions: All the support functions - Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing and Communication, Legal – are required, specific to the Vanuatu context (local laws, local staff etc.) but the utility has limited economies of scale because of the size of the utility. Taxes and contributions.