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Pacific collaboration on climate and renewable energy powers ahead
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Australia and Palau are advancing a major renewable energy project including a large-scale solar plant and battery storage upgrade funded by Australian investment, aiming to increase renewable energy to 25% of Palau's electricity and significantly cut diesel use. Australia also committed funds for a Pacific Renewable Energy Commissioner and related regional climate initiatives ahead of upcoming climate conferences.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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You can target emerging renewable projects in the Pacific now that Australia is funding significant solar and battery upgrades and backing a new Renewable Energy Commissioner. This opens up regional opportunities to provide renewable tech and services as reliance on diesel drops sharply.
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