The Yap State Public Service Corporation has invited bidders for solar PV minigrid installation
These are planned to be installed in the outer islands of Ifalik and Lamotrek
The combined solar PV minigrid capacity sought is 79 kW, and accompanied by BESS
The state-owned electricity supplier in the Federated States of Micronesia, Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC) has invited bidders to deploy solar PV minigrids in Yap, a remote island in the western Pacific.
The corporation is seeking the supply and delivery of solar PV minigrid systems for a combined capacity of 79 kW along with battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Solar PV panels expected to be deployed under the tender must have 550 W certified output for utility applications and a minimum module efficiency of 21.21%. These should be resistant to salt mist corrosion and have resilience against extreme weather conditions. The tender document also contains other technical specifications.
These are proposed to be located in Ifalik and Lamotrek, the outer islands in the Yap state.
The tender was issued on October 7, 2024. The last date to submit bids is January 28, 2025, according to the call.