Solar water pump inverter system installation in Timor-Leste

Where is a solar water pump being built in Timor-Leste?

Dili, 28/07/2024: The UNDP’s ACCESS Project in Timor-Leste, funded by KOICA, launched the first stage of Solar Water Pump Construction for 257 Households in Laclo, Manatutu municipality through the realization of a cultural ceremony.

Will a solar water pump provide water to 221 households in Ataro?

Before the end of this year, UNDP plans to inaugurate another Solar Water Pump System, which will provide water supply to 221 households in Ataúro.

How does UNDP Indonesia support the government of Timor-Leste?

To support the Government of Timor-Leste in accelerating and widening the coverage of services to address climate change impacts and inequality, UNDP Indonesia in conjunction with UNDP Timor-Leste has forged collaboration with and mobilized funding support from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Indonesia.

How many villages in Manatuto will benefit from solar water?

Four (4) villages in Manatuto municipality namely, Tahagamu, Hatuermera 1, Hatuermera 2, and Hatuanahun, with a total of 257 households, will directly benefit from the clean water which will be supplied by the solar water pump.

Who supports the KOICA project in Timor-Leste?

This project is financially supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Timor-Leste Ministry of State Administration.

What is the Solar Water pomp system?

The Hatuermera community celebrates the launch of the Solar Water Pomp System. During the inauguration, the UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Katyna Argueta emphasized the importance of access to safe water, stating, “Water is life. Access to safe water can protect and save lives. When water is closed, it transforms hours spent into time saved.