Overview:
This report issued by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) provides an electricity market update in Vanuatu for the month of April 2023. The presented information and data are only for electricity utilities that are regulated by the Authority. During the month, the energy market experienced a decrease in renewable energy contribution to total power produced, due to a decrease in Solar and Wind energy production resulting from infrastructure damages caused by the twin category 4 cyclones in March. UNELCO Engie’s monthly adjusted electricity tariff for the month decreased by 1 %. The total power produced increased, whereas total power sold decreased by 29.77% % and -17.6 % respectively from March 2023 total.