Just Transition Regional Coordinator

Scinergy Pacific conducted a country mission, stakeholder engagement, desktop analysis, and scoping study for the Weno Grid in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), to assess the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy (RE) integration. The study focused on evaluating the current electricity infrastructure, identifying key barriers to RE deployment, and providing recommendations for improving grid reliability and sustainability.

Project Overview

The mission began with stakeholder consultations involving the Chuuk Public Utilities Corporation (CPUC), the Department of Resources and Development (DoRD), and other key energy sector actors. These engagements provided insights into existing energy policies, regulatory frameworks, and institutional challenges. Site visits to power generation facilities and transmission infrastructure helped assess system reliability, operational constraints, and potential RE integration points.

The desktop analysis examined national energy policies, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and FSM’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The findings revealed that Chuuk remains heavily reliant on diesel generation, with renewable energy contributing only 3.89% to the grid. Despite ambitious national targets for 70% RE by 2030, progress has been slow due to outdated infrastructure, financial constraints, and technical limitations.

The scoping study highlighted opportunities for expanding RE, particularly through large-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrid solutions for remote communities. Land constraints were identified as a challenge, necessitating innovative solutions such as floating solar PV. The study also emphasized the need for enhanced grid stability measures, workforce capacity-building initiatives, and structured investment plans.

Scinergy Pacific’s final recommendations included a roadmap for RE integration, policy enhancements, financing strategies, and grid modernization efforts to facilitate Chuuk’s transition toward a more resilient and sustainable energy system.