Water plant uses South Tarawa photovoltaic folding container low-pressure type

What is the South Tarawa water supply project?

The Green Climate Fund, in partnership with the government of Kiribati, the Asian Development Fund, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, is enabling the implementation of the South Tarawa Water Supply Project, involving the construction of two desalination plants and a solar PV system to augment Kiribati's water supplies.

How will South Tarawa improve reticulated water supply?

The project will improve the reticulated water supply in South Tarawa. In particular, the project will (i) provide a climate-resilient water supply of 6,000 kiloliters per day (kL/day) from two desalination plants and (ii) rehabilitate and extend the distribution network to allow water to be delivered to households.

How will South Tarawa reduce emissions?

This will be done through the construction of a 4,000 m3 desalination plant and a photovoltaic system to provide low-emission power for the plant and the water supply network. With this project, the residents of South Tarawa will no longer need to boil drinking water, reducing emissions from burning fuel and firewood.

How will South Tarawa reduce climate vulnerability?

With this project, the residents of South Tarawa will no longer need to boil drinking water, reducing emissions from burning fuel and firewood. This project aims to reduce the climate vulnerability of the entire population of South Tarawa through increased water security by providing them with a reliable, safe, and climate-resilient water supply.