The objective of the Electricity Program is to provide reliable electricity generation, transmission, and distribution throughout Timor‐Leste. The program aim is to build two power plants at Hera, and Betano; and to install 150KV nationwide power line grid plus 20KV distribution lines, 9 substations, medium and low voltage 5 Strategic Development Plan 2011 – 2030 (SDP), pages 121 – 122 & 124 of house connection.
The importance of reliable electricity supply is essential for the nation and economic development. From 2022, the Electricity Program under the new IF Portfolio remains the same.
Currently, there are 102 projects under the Electricity Program, including:
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81 ongoing projects;
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12 contracts from 2021/2022;
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9 projects under preparation.