Samoa solar power generation and energy storage

ADB, Samoa Sign Landmark Agreement for Solar Power

ADB has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa''s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery

2025 Dec 08

American Samoa 2016 Energy Action Plan

The purpose of such a project would be to: a) allow for greater RE penetration into the grid, b) allow for energy storage at low energy consumption hours, to be distributed during

2024 Jan 20

Samoa Observer | EPC to set up solar farms

The Electric Power Corporation will set up solar farms on Upolu and Savaii to reduce as a deal was struck with the Asian Development Bank.ADB and EPC signed a

2025 Nov 19

ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign US$2.8 million loan to boost Samoa

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a US$2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million) loan to expand renewable energy

2025 Jul 05

Evlo deploys grid-scale batteries in two American Samoa islands – pv

Evlo Energy Storage Inc, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, announced it has commissioned the first of three grid-scale energy storage projects in American Samoa. The

2023 Aug 04

Quantifying the trade-off between percentage of renewable supply

The results show that scenarios of high proportions (above 90%) of renewable energy generation coupled with storage (28%–37% of direct solar, 17%–30% of stored solar

2025 Jun 28

AMERICAN SAMOA ENERGY COUNTRY PROFILE

Is American Samoa a renewable country? American Samoa''s energy sector relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels, although renewables represent a small but growing power system

2023 Feb 08

EVLO Completes Commissioning of First of Three Energy Storage

In collaboration with Eastern Power Solutions (EPS), a turn-key solar energy service provider, the solar-plus-storage projects will support American Samoa Power Authority

2023 Nov 04

SAMOA ENERGY COUNTRY PROFILE

Does American Samoa have a geothermal energy plan? The 2016 American Samoa Energy Action Plan identifies some geothermal resources, but none of these are viable for commercial

2023 Jul 10

SAMOA ENERGY SECTOR PLAN

Does American Samoa have a geothermal energy plan? The 2016 American Samoa Energy Action Plan identifies some geothermal resources, but none of these are viable for commercial

2023 Aug 25

Energy storage project : American Samoa | EVLO Energy

American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA)''s objective is to decarbonize the islands'' grid. Our system is designed to harness the abundant energy of the sun and provide cleaner energy for

2023 May 12

Samoa Boosts Solar Capacity with ADB-Backed Upgrade

Samoa boosts solar power with a $2.8M ADB loan, increasing capacity by 50% using bifacial modules, cutting diesel imports, and stabilizing energy costs. Samoa is

2023 Feb 07

The Ta''u Island is powered entirely by solar panels | WIRED

The island of Ta''u in American Samoa, more than 4,000 miles from the United States'' West Coast, now hosts a solar power and battery storage-enabled microgrid that can

2025 Dec 11

Samoa launches renewable energy initiative

The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and

2026 Feb 22

AMERICAN SAMOA TERRITORY ENERGY PROFILE

Is American Samoa a renewable country? American Samoa''s energy sector relies almost entirely on imported fossil fuels, although renewables represent a small but growing power system

2023 Feb 02

EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa

EVLO Energy Storage, a Hydro-Québec subsidiary specializing in battery energy storage systems, announced on April 15 the completion of a 4-MW/8-MWh energy storage

2023 Feb 05

Samoa Observer | EPC to set up solar farms

The Electric Power Corporation will set up solar farms on Upolu and Savaii to reduce as a deal was struck with the Asian

2023 Sep 09

EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy

EVLO Energy Storage, a Hydro-Québec subsidiary specializing in battery energy storage systems, announced on April 15 the

2025 Apr 25

Energy storage project : American Samoa

American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA)''s objective is to decarbonize the islands'' grid. Our system is designed to harness the abundant energy of

2023 Dec 29

Samoa launches renewable energy initiative

The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and commercial energy needs. Samoa

2025 Jul 21

Samoa photovoltaic plant energy storage battery

Who owns ADB in Samoa? Established in 1966, it is owned by 69 members—49 from the region. ADB has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa''s Electric Power

2023 Jun 05

American Samoa: Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential

The territory possesses substantial solar resources and wind and biomass resource potential. Planned renewable power projects include utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and

2024 Aug 26

Government of the Independent State of Samoa through

In an effort to achieve the renewable energy targets for Samoa, EPC seeks to implement two additional Solar & BESS Renewable Energy Generation Facilities (REGF''s). n

2024 Dec 24

ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign US$2.8

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a US$2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million)

2024 Jan 28

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4 FAQs about Samoa solar power generation and energy storage

Does Samoa have a solar farm?

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a US$2.8 million (approximately AU$4.3 million) loan to expand renewable energy generation in Samoa. The financing will upgrade and expand SPEL’s Upolu Solar Farm—Samoa’s first independent power producer (IPP)—by installing high-efficiency solar panels.

Why is Samoa launching a solar power project?

The project is part of Samoa’s broader commitment to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. The new solar power project, developed with funding from international development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to stabilise energy costs and increase energy security.

How will Samoa's New solar farm work?

The financing will upgrade and expand SPEL’s Upolu Solar Farm—Samoa’s first independent power producer (IPP)—by installing high-efficiency solar panels. The expansion is expected to deliver 9.6 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually and cut carbon dioxide emissions by a further 1,944 tonnes.

What is Samoa's Energy Initiative?

The initiative will involve the expansion of solar farms, battery storage systems, and energy efficiency programs to support domestic and commercial energy needs. Samoa currently relies heavily on imported diesel for electricity generation, making it vulnerable to fluctuating global oil prices.