Why should Timor-Leste invest in solar & storage infrastructure?

José added: “The investment in Timor-Leste’s solar and storage infrastructure is transformative. It will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels while improving grid stability and energy access across the country”. José de Ponte was supported by special counsel Marnie Calli, senior associate Lisa Huynh and solicitor Jeraldine Mow.

Do Timor-Leste households use electricity?

This study uses data from the TLSLS 2007 to analyze household energy choices and dependency. In Timor-Leste, a significant proportion of the population use kerosene and fuelwood, while a smaller number of households use electricity. We found that only about 23% of total sampled households use electricity.

What determinants of household energy choices in Timor-Leste?

Using data from the 2007 Timor-Leste Living Standards Survey, this paper examines the determinants of household energy choices in Timor-Leste. The majority of households are dependent on dirty fuels such as fuelwood and kerosene for energy. Only a small fraction of households use clean energy such as electricity.

What is rural energy policy in Timor-Leste?

A key objective is to ensure that the imple-mentation of the government’s rural energy programs provides equitable distribution of benefits. In Timor-Leste the Secretary of State for Energy Policy is responsible for the design and implementation of the government’s rural energy program.

What is Timor-Leste's energy policy?

In the context of Timor-Leste, part of the policy is promoting the use of renewable energy resources that are indigenous to rural locations and are environmentally benign. Another key part is promoting programs that replace fuel-wood with modern liquid fuels that are cleaner to handle and produce fewer harm-ful emissions.

How much do Timor-Leste households spend on energy?

Households in Timor-Leste spend an average of $14.3 on energy per month, which is the equivalent of 20% of a typical rural household's monthly income and on average, members of a household spend 3.5 hours per day for cooking and allocate 6 hours per week for collecting fuelwood (Mercy Corps 2011).