Funding PNG's Electrification: Vanimo Case Study

However we have explored a range of generation solutions for Vanimo including use of timber off-cuts for biomass Relative comparison of generation options SS +$ $ X = Biomass Solar Batteries INDICATIVE Hydroelectricity Dam Mid-high construction costs Mid-high construction costs Moderate construction costs High maintenance costs Moderate maintenance costs Low maintenance costs High maintenance Low maintenance Low maintenance Many local ongoing jobs Few local ongoing jobs Few local ongoing jobs Operates at 90% capacity Operates at 20% capacity Operates at 65% capacity Short construction time Moderate construction time Mid-Long construction time Source: Powering PNG into the Asian Century, ANZ Insight, 2015; Renewable Energy Opportunities and Challenges in the Pacific Islands Region - PNG, IRENA, 2013 14

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