EU-Solomon Islands Partnership for a modern, green and competitive energy sector

About this project

The energy sector in the Solomon Islands faces several significant challenges, including limited access to electricity, heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, inadequate infrastructure, and the vulnerability of the nation to natural disasters and climate change. The proposed action outlines a strategic approach to overcoming these challenges through a combination of renewable energy development, infrastructure modernization, policy reforms, and capacity building. The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy system that supports economic growth and improves the quality of life for all Solomon Islanders.The overall objective of this action is to promote SI¿s sustainable economic growth by contributing to modernise and strengthen its energy regulatory and policy framework to ultimately achieve the SDGs as defined in the National Development Strategy for inclusive development and poverty reduction countrywide.The specific objectives (Outcomes) are:to support Solomon Islands in its policy/legal institutional reform effort to decarbonise its electricity sector, open up the electricity industry and establish an independent regulatory body, making public and private investment more feasible and sustainable.to support Solomon Islands¿ national reform agenda and development objectives by reinforcing domestic revenue mobilisation, strengthening public financial management and promoting sound fiscal policy, promoting good governance and supporting econ…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Solomon Islands

Sectors

Energy policy and administrative managementPublic finance management (PFM)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Main focusDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63091.

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