Overview:
This Monthly Energy Snapshot issued by the Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) provides information and data on the electricity market in Vanuatu in December 2022. The information and data outlined 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 which was mainly due to the drop in wind generation. The UNELCO monthly adjusted electricity tariff for December 2022 decreased by 2.37 % from November 2022 tariff. The total power produced and sold by regulated utilities had increased from November 2022 total to 6.23 % to 2.5 % respectively.