SMARTEN

Supporting Mainstreamed Achievement Roadmap Targets of Energy in Nauru

What is SMARTEN?

SMARTEN is a 4-year project funded by GEF to enable the increased applications of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) technologies for supporting development in Nauru in accordance with the country’s energy roadmap targets. This project is expected to reduce 1.049 Mil Metric Tons of CO2 over its lifetime.

What are SMARTEN’s goals?

  1. Strengthen the policies and regulatory framework on the application of affordable RE and EE technologies in Nauru.

  2. Support RE and EE projects in Nauru.

  3. Promote RE and EE technologies in Nauru.

  4. Improve Nauru’s energy sector and understanding of the application of affordable RE and EE technologies.

Benefits from SMARTEN

  1. Set policies for RE and EE technologies in Nauru.

  2. Financial scheme being developed to support RE and EE projects in Nauru.

  3. Being more conscious in the consumption of electricity and energy due to the promotion and awareness of RE and EE technologies. Save electricity, save money.

Pilot Projects

Demo 1

Storage of PV generated electricity in desalinated water.

Demo 2

Mini solar power treated water production and distribution system.

Demo 3

Two Electric buses for public transportation.