Micronesian island of Yap switches from diesel to renewable energy
AUDIO Yap adopts renewable energy to break reliance on diesel http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/yap-adopts-renewable-energy-to-break-reliance-on-diesel/1153432 28 June 2013, The Yap island in the Federated States of Micronesia is solely dependent on imported diesel for its power generation, with fuel imports accounting for about 15% of the island’s GDP. But government plans to curb reliance on fuel have been strengthened by a new renewable energy project with the Asian Development Bank.
The ADB will fund a wind farm in Colonia, Yap’s main urban centre, solar panels on government buildings, and a new fuel efficient diesel generator will replace the existing equipment.
Tom Maddocks spoke to Anthony Maxwell, Energy Specialist with the Asian Development Bank, who explained the advantages of converting to renewable energy.
Presenter: Tom Maddocks
Speaker: Anthony Maxwell, Senior Energy Specialist with the Pacific department of the Asian Development Bank
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