Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is a small country with a population of approximately 1.3 million in 2020 and a land area of 14,874 km 2 comprises of the eastern half of Timor Island and the small enclave of Oecussi located within West Timor, situated between 8''15S - 10''30S latitude and 125''50E – 127''30E longitude. A particularly mountainous country, its central mountains rise to 3,000 m,
TIMOR-LESTE GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Timor-Leste lacks capacity to generate, interpret, and use quality data on gender and other social vulnerabilities. While some improvements have been made in regard to disaggregation of data, the absence of reliable and regular disaggregated
New Blue Economy Opportunities For Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is at a critical development juncture. The country has been heavily dependent on oil and gas since it regained its independence in 2002, contributing around 90% of the country''s revenues in recent years.
Energy Circle
Manganese Exploration in Timor-Leste: Unlocking the Potential of Lautém (EVs) and renewable energy systems. Timor-Leste''s exploration efforts are centered in the Lautém municipality, in the country''s northeastern region, covering 121.5 square kilometers. This initiative, led by Estrella Resources, an Australian mining company, is of great
Lessons learned from development of the SDG 7 Roadmap
energy transition •Interested to achieve SDG 7 targets and increase renewable energy to reduce reliance on petroleum fuel •The Government of Timor-Leste requested ESCAP to support the
Timor-Leste: Energy System Overview
Energy Overview of Timor-Leste . CAUTION: The summaries provided below are based on the data in GEO which may be incomplete. References for Timor-Leste . Overview of CO2 Storage in Timor-Leste . Total Number of CO2 Storage : 1 : Map All CO2 Storage : Map : New Capacity Added vs Years (Aggregated over the Country):
The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste:
This paper assesses the potential of biomass energy resources in Timor-Leste (TL). Although other renewable energy sources are mentioned in this article, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, bioenergy,
Timor-Leste | Green Climate Fund
Timor-Leste''s first GCF-funded project: A step towards increased climate resilience. 24 Jul 2019 / At its twenty-third meeting in July (B.23), the Board of the Green Climate Fund approved GCF''s first climate action project in Timor-Leste, FP109: Safeguarding rural communities and their physical assets from climate induced disasters. Developed with the the National Directorate for
Stakeholder Consultations: A Renewable Energy Law in Timor-Leste
Stakeholder Consultations: A Renewable Energy Law in Timor-Leste June 9, 2016 . Pubilc consultations promote an understanding of the Decree Law its importance and its potential and allow local experience, ideas and feedback which may be used to improve or review the Law. Regions and Countries
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Solar Project
East Timor solar project, Timor Leste. In cooperation with our local partner, GSOL Energy technicians have installed a 300kWp on-grid solar PV system, which covers 50% of the annual electricity consumption of the UN House, and is
Household Energy Consumption and Its Determinants
Timor-Leste Key Issues in Rural Energy Policy December: Asia Sustainable and Alternative Energy Program. Washington, DC. Google Scholar; Notes. 1 As electricity and gas pollute the atmosphere less than coal, kerosene, and
Starlink Launches High-Speed Internet Service in Timor-Leste
3 天之前· Starlink, a subsidiary of American company SpaceX, officially launched its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based Internet service in Timor-Leste, a country that historically suffered from poor Internet connection. This launch reflects Starlink''s larger investment trend in Southeast Asia.
Timor-Leste
The Timor-Leste government maintains a Transparency Portal which gives oversight over budget expenditures as well as up-to-date information on the extractive sector including the legal framework, licensing, contracts, production, social expenditures and non-tax revenues.; EITI reporting has been used to disclose the status of the Petroleum Fund and how
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources attends ASEAN
The official Timor-Leste government website, News. Wed. 06 of September of 2023, 18:18h. The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Francisco da Costa Monteiro, took part, at the invitation of the Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, in the 41st ASEAN Energy Ministers'' Meeting (AMEM) 2023 and the ASEAN Energy Business Forum
Solar-powered UN House lights the way for a greener
Energy-efficient solar systems in the UN Compound in Timor-Leste are helping cut down costs of nearly US$ 542,490 and save 1765 tons of CO2 over the last six years. The switch to clean energy, a critical part of UN
(PDF) The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste: An
This paper assesses the potential of biomass energy resources in Timor-Leste (TL). Although other renewable energy sources are mentioned in this article, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, bioenergy, including bioethanol and biogas, the main goal is to gather the data on biomass in TL and provide such data as useful information for a wide range of end-users.
New Blue Economy Opportunities For Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is at a critical development juncture. The country has been heavily dependent on oil and gas since it regained its independence in 2002, contributing around 90% of the country''s revenues in recent years. Marine renewable energy, green port development and sustainable marine transportation are also major blue economy investment
About Timor-Leste
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (sometimes known as East Timor) is a young, dynamic republic situated towards the eastern end of the Sunda archipelago of SE Asia. The country has a strong cultural heritage built over many millennia. It regained its independence in 2002 and is a vibrant democracy. The main languages spoken are Tetum, Portuguese and English. The
Timor-Leste | Green Climate Fund
Timor-Leste''s first GCF-funded project: A step towards increased climate resilience. 24 Jul 2019 / At its twenty-third meeting in July (B.23), the Board of the Green Climate Fund approved GCF''s first climate action project in Timor
Sunda Energy signs MOU for Timor-Leste gas project
LONDON - Sunda Energy Plc (AIM: SNDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Timor-Leste Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MPMR) and TIMOR GAP E.P., the state-owned
Timor-Leste
operators involved in the energy sector in Timor-Leste. The purpose of this report is to assist the government of Timor-Leste, in particular the office of the Secretary of State for Energy Policy, to develop policies in key areas that would guide planning of the subsequent phase of its ongoing rural energy programs. The selected key areas in
TIMOR-LESTE: Key Issues in Rural Energy Policy | ESMAP
This report presents key issues in the development of a rural energy policy for Timor-Leste. The study proposes practical recommendations derived from lessons learned from international experience in the areas of off-grid electrification, household energy, and the development of biofuels from Jatropha crops.
1 2 Sunny side up: Timor-Leste Timor-Leste''s potential for a
Timor-Leste holds a strategic advantage over its neighbours in transitioning to solar rooftops, with potential electricity cost reductions and a recovery period of 2.5 years, lower than regional
Empowered lives. NEW SOLUTIONS FOR A NEW
New solutions for a new country: Timor-Leste´s future in renewable energy is one of 17 case studies which, together with a report titled ''Towards an ''Energy Plus'' approach for the poor: A review of good practices and lessons learned from Asia and the Pacific'' and an Action Agenda Note, comprise a review
Timor-Leste''s uncertain future
Timor-Leste has accomplished a great deal over the past two decades but faces challenges of an intensity that could undo much of what it has achieved. with one energy industry commentator calling the project "an eternal long shot" in which "the odds of creating space that often divides past and present. In Timor-Leste, an
The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste: An
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was used to identify the di erent elevations of the land. 2.2. Biomass Estimation from Agricultural The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste
Structure of the IX Constitutional Government « Government of Timor-Leste
The official Timor-Leste government website, Governo. Prime Minister. Ensure the provision of public telecommunications services and the use of radio space through public undertakings or the concession of public service provision to private entities; Maintain and develop the national meteorological and seismological information and
Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action | United
International Atomic Energy Agency From Timor-Leste to a Global Platform: A UN Volunteer''s Journey in Disaster Risk Reduction Story. 23 October 2024. Timor-Leste Youth Forum: Driving the Future with Vision and Action Fiscal Space for Social Protection in Timor-Leste Publication. 29 March 2024.
Household Energy Consumption and Its Determinants in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste Key Issues in Rural Energy Policy December: Asia Sustainable and Alternative Energy Program. Washington, DC. Google Scholar; Notes. 1 As electricity and gas pollute the atmosphere less than coal, kerosene, and fuelwood, the former are referred to as "clean energy," while the later are referred to as "dirty energy.
Energy in East Timor
East Timor consumes 125 GWh of electricity per annum, an average of 95 kWh per person. The country has about 270 MW of electricity capacity, 119 MW in the city of Hera. Most of the energy infrastructure was destroyed by the Indonesian militias during the 1999 East Timorese crisis. In 2005, the government identified the high price of electricity (US$0.20 per kWh) as a deterrent to development. Gariuai Hydroelectric Plant is the country''s only hydro plant, with
(PDF) The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor
Timor-Leste has amount of the stock biomass in ecosystems for power production. The biomass resources in Timor-Leste were recorded in 2009 with a total biomass above ground of 127,528,335 tons
6 FAQs about [Energy space Timor-Leste]
How much electricity does East Timor use?
East Timor consumes 125 GWh of electricity per annum, an average of 95 kWh per person. The country has about 270 MW of electricity capacity, 119 MW in the city of Hera. Most of the energy infrastructure was destroyed by the Indonesian militias during the 1999 East Timorese crisis.
Does East Timor have photovoltaic potential?
Map of East Timor with photovoltaic potential shaded; as can be seen, it is very high, especially near the coast. East Timor consumes 125 GWh of electricity per annum, an average of 95 kWh per person. The country has about 270 MW of electricity capacity, 119 MW in the city of Hera.
Is Timor-Leste a good country for solar energy?
Timor-Leste has a high-quality solar resource. The global horizontal irradiance in Dili is higher than on the east coast of Australia, where the solar market is mature and installation costs are higher. The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries.
Is there a market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste?
Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF) and ITP Renewables conducted an assessment of the potential market for roof-top solar energy systems in Timor-Leste.
Is biomass a source of electricity in East Timor?
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. East Timor: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.
How much does electricity cost in Timor-Leste?
The cost of electricity in Timor-Leste for commercial and industrial consumers is high compared to ASEAN countries. For instance, in Indonesia industrial electricity tariffs are 0.11 USD/kWh, compared to 0.24 USD/kWh in Timor-Leste.