Republic of the Marshall Islands

This project was a joint initiative by the Government of RMI, MEC, UNDP and SOPAC. The objective of the study is to determine the feasibility of the use of coconut products for electricity generation in rural atoll communities in the Marshall Islands as a strategy for import substitution and to enable rural communities to participate in value-adding economic activities while creating jobs in the non-formal sector as well as improving and sustaining their livelihoods. 

This report was prepared by Gerhard Zieroth under the PIEPSAP Project. During the PIEPSAP consultations, the stakeholders repeatedly expressed the need to explore the option to use locally produced coconut oil as a substitute fuel. Both the Minister of Resources and Development and the Minster of Public Works are particularly interested in decentralized coconut oil extraction that is seen to open a range of opportunities for economic development of the outer islands. It would contribute to rural income poverty alleviation and economic development.

This report was prepared by the Ministry of Resources & Development OIES of Marshall Islands. This strategy for outer island electrification is part of the overall Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Resources and Development. Its aim is to provide a practical tool for the Marshallese authorities to establish priorities and prepare actions to ensure a successful and sustainable access to and use of electricity in the country’s outer islands and rural areas.

Final description of the solar proposal for ADMIRE Initiative in the Marshall Islands.

This report is compiled by Arieta Gonelevu, Energy Specialist, Secretariat of the Pacific Community and
major contributions from the rest of the ADMIRE-North REP Energy Survey Team for Ailuk, Utrik,
Maloelap and Aur Atolls is greatly acknowledged

USP Media Release 2011 on the summer science fair at the Marshall Islands.

ADMIRE Mid-Term Review Report.

ADMIRE Project Document.

Project document for the PIGGAREP Plus Project.

IUCN helped to lower fuel consumption in the main urban centres in the Republic of Marshall Islands simply by changing light bulbs.