Overview:
This report issued by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) provides an electricity market update in Vanuatu for the month of January 2024 for electricity utilities that are regulated by the Authority. During the month, renewable energy contribution from wind energy further decreased compared to the previous month. The Malekula Brenwei hydro is still not operational since November 2023. However, power sold and produced during the month respectively increased compared from December 2023. Power generation during the month is mostly sourced from diesel.