How many solar-powered water pumps are there in Vanuatu?

The program, initially launched in 2019, has already delivered 38 solar-powered water pumps across Vanuatu with the goal to eventually benefit 20,000 people in rural and peri-rural areas.

How can Vanuatu benefit from solar power?

With this project, 17,000 households throughout Vanuatu will be supported to access non grid, renewable electricity through solar. With low population densities and large distances between communities, a key challenge for the project has been providing access to electricity in a way that is cost effective and efficient.

Will a solar-powered water pump help Nguna Island residents?

Prior to the project, Nguna Island residents, particularly during dry seasons, faced acute water shortages. The new solar-powered water pump system, however, promises a more reliable access relieving some of the hardship faced by surrounding communities.

What is the solar water pump project?

The Solar Water Pump Project demonstrates how an inclusive, collaborative approach and innovative solutions can help address critical water security challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Vanuatu.

What is the Taloa solar water pump project?

Taloa, Vanuatu – January 30, 2024 – Water scarcity is a major issue for most of Vanuatu’s 327,000 inhabitants. A handover ceremony marked a turning point for over 700 Taloa community members as the Taloa Solar Water Pump Project was officially handed over to the community by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).