East Timor Sunshine New Energy Storage Base

Timor-Leste Doubles Down on Greater Sunrise and New Solar

The government views the onshore processing of Greater Sunrise gas—the Timor-Leste LNG (TLNG) concept—as a strategic imperative necessary for funding national development and

DLA Piper Advises EDTL on First Solar and Battery Storage PPA in Timor

This project represents Timor-Leste''s first step toward a renewable energy future, modernising the electricity sector while improving reliability and reducing costs nationwide.

East Timor solar plant: Unique 20MW Project Confirmed

With construction of the solar power plant slated to begin in 2026 and operations commencing just a few months later, the facility is set to become one of the largest renewable

East Timor expects construction of first large solar plant to start

Japan''s Itochu Corp (8001.T) and Electricite de France (EDF) will jointly develop a 72-megawatt solar power plant and a 36-MW battery energy storage system in Manatuto, and

East Timor''s 2032 LNG Breakthrough: A New Era

The Greater Sunrise gas fields lie in the Timor Sea, between East Timor and Australia. Discovered decades ago, the project has faced

In diesel-dependent East Timor, renewable energy transition

Renewable energy potential is strong in East Timor, according to the Asian Development Bank, with almost the entire territory having the potential to successfully

DLA Piper Advises EDTL on First Solar and Battery Storage PPA

This project represents Timor-Leste''s first step toward a renewable energy future, modernising the electricity sector while improving reliability and reducing costs nationwide.

East Timor to Build First Large Solar Plant in 2026, Cutting Diesel

East Timor to build its first 72 MW solar plant with 36 MW storage in 2026, reducing diesel reliance and advancing clean, affordable energy access.

Powering Timor-Leste''s future with its first solar plant and BESS

The landmark project includes drafting and negotiating a power purchase agreement (PPA) and an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Finance, marking a

Greater Sunrise development between East Timor and Australia

The project, expected to commence natural gas production by 2028-30, will strengthen the energy and climate security of Timor-Leste. Greater Sunrise will provide Timor

East Timor''s 2032 LNG Breakthrough: A New Era of Energy

The Greater Sunrise gas fields lie in the Timor Sea, between East Timor and Australia. Discovered decades ago, the project has faced repeated delays due to

Dual Energy Strategy: Pursuing Greater Sunrise While

This project, developed in partnership with Japanese and French companies, will significantly reduce reliance on imported diesel, lower energy costs, and contribute to

Greater Sunrise development between East Timor

The project, expected to commence natural gas production by 2028-30, will strengthen the energy and climate security of Timor-Leste.

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4 FAQs about East Timor Sunshine New Energy Storage Base

Will East Timor transition its energy sector?

Still, East Timor’s government has expressed interest in transitioning its energy sector. In 2020, it hired energy consultants to conduct a feasibility study for supplying natural gas to the three power plants. In 2021, it announced tendering for solar parks and a feasibility study for hydropower schemes.

Is East Timor interested in solar power?

East Timor President José Ramos-Horta told The Associated Press in an interview in Dili last week that his country is interested in exploring various types of renewable energy sources, including wind, sea and especially solar power. “We have plenty of sun,” he said, adding that the cost of solar technology continues to fall.

Will East Timor's first solar power plant be built in 2026?

During his nine years as a Reuters correspondent, he has attempted to lend a global perspective to small-town issues. East Timor expects the construction of its first large solar power plant to begin in 2026 and become operational months later, the state utility's chair told Reuters, helping it slash expensive diesel imports.

Are East Timor & Australia working together to develop Greater Sunrise gas fields?

A new treaty was signed in 2018 which also enabled the two countries to proceed with the development of the Greater Sunrise gas fields together. The East Timor and Australian governments and the Sunrise Joint Venture are holding talks to finalise a new Greater Sunrise Production Sharing Contract.