Australia-backed rooftop solar to power remote Samoan communities

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An Australia-supported initiative will deploy rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and minigrid upgrades to remote communities in Samoa that currently depend on diesel, kerosene, and wood for energy. The project aims to improve energy access and reduce reliance on expensive and polluting fossil fuels in off-grid areas. This forms part of broader Pacific regional development cooperation efforts.

An Australia-supported project will install rooftop solar, batteries and a minigrid upgrade for remote communities in Samoa currently reliant on diesel, kerosene and wood.