Samoa has launched an ambitious renewable energy initiative aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2025. The project is part of Samoa's broader commitment to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. Nestled within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Renewable Energy Division (RED) is at the forefront of shaping Samoa's environmental landscape towards a low-carbon economy. Established in 2007, RED has emerged as a beacon of change among the 15 dynamic divisions. At its core. The Samoa Energy Sector Plan (SESP) FY2023/24 – FY2027/28 was developed by the Ministry of Finance as the lead agency in collaboration with all energy stakeholders. In an interview with the Samoa Observer, E. The financing will upgrade and expand SPEL's Upolu Solar Farm—Samoa's first independent power producer (IPP)—by.
