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Nauru Large-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Nauru

Source: SolarQuarter

Project
Planned

The Republic of Nauru has signed a memorandum of understanding with Smart Commercial Energy (SCE) to develop an 18 MW solar farm and a 40 MWh battery energy storage system. The project aims to reduce Nauru's dependence on imported diesel fuel, improve energy security, and provide cleaner and more affordable electricity. The project will be developed under a commercial power purchase agreement (PPA

Status
Prospective
Sector
Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Solar, Raw Materials, Commercial
Location
Nauru
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
SolarQuarter

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The project “Nauru Large-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Nauru. Taiyo aggregates data on it from SolarQuarter.

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2026-07-22

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The Republic of Nauru has signed a memorandum of understanding with Smart Commercial Energy (SCE) to develop an 18 MW solar farm and a 40 MWh battery energy storage system. The project aims to reduce Nauru's dependence on imported diesel fuel, improve energy security, and provide cleaner and more affordable electricity. The project will be developed under a commercial power purchase agreement (PPA) model, with SCE financing, constructing, and operating the infrastructure, and includes a future ownership option for the government of Nauru.

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Energy

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Nauru

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Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Solar, Raw Materials, Commercial

Article published date

2026-05-11

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