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4 FAQs about Investment in home energy storage in Timor-Leste

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.

What is Timor-Leste doing to boost economic development?

Timor-Leste is prioritising investment in infrastructure and the energy transition. ASEAN's newest member state Timor-Leste is driving economic development through a A$1 billion infrastructure and resources spend, plus the establishment of a new bank to support private sector investment.

What is energy security in Timor-Leste?

1 Energy security is “uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”; International Energy Agency. The average payback period for a rooftop PV solar energy system in Timor-Leste is 2.5 years. This is much lower than the global average of 6 to 10 years, due to solar resource and electricity costs:

Why is solar energy maintenance important in Timor-Leste?

Maintenance tends to be limited to repairing malfunctioning system components, instead of preventative care or servicing, which can reduce the effectiveness of solar energy systems and increase costs. Technicians in Timor-Leste have experience in small-scale, off-grid solar energy systems.

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