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Energy Planning Unit
Power Planning • Energy Development • Renewable Energy • Sustainability
Overview
The Energy Planning Unit is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, development, and implementation of energy-related initiatives within the Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development.
The Unit contributes to the development of reliable, sustainable, affordable, and resilient energy systems that support communities, public services, infrastructure, and economic development across the Line and Phoenix Islands.
The Energy Planning Unit works closely with government agencies, development partners, utilities, communities, technical specialists, and other stakeholders to identify energy needs and support appropriate energy solutions. This division consist of two unit, Energy and Power unit.
Power Unit ⚡
The Power Unit supports the planning and development of electricity generation and power infrastructure. It contributes to reliable power supply planning and supports the development and improvement of power systems serving island communities.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Power generation planning and development.
- Electricity supply and distribution planning.
- Power infrastructure development and improvement.
- Assessment of current and future electricity demand.
- Support for power system reliability and resilience.
- Coordination of power-related development projects.
- Technical planning and assessment of power infrastructure.
- Coordination with relevant utilities, government agencies, and development partners.
⚡ Power Generation
Planning and supporting reliable electricity generation.
🔌 Power Distribution
Supporting effective electricity distribution infrastructure.
🏗️ Infrastructure
Planning and improvement of power infrastructure.
Energy Unit ☀️
The Energy Unit focuses on broader energy development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable energy planning, and initiatives that support the transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Energy policy and strategic planning.
- Renewable energy development and planning.
- Solar energy initiatives.
- Energy efficiency and conservation.
- Sustainable energy development.
- Energy data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Support for climate-resilient energy solutions.
- Coordination of energy programmes and initiatives.
☀️ Renewable Energy
Supporting clean and renewable energy development.
💡 Energy Efficiency
Promoting efficient and responsible energy use.
🌱 Sustainability
Supporting environmentally sustainable energy solutions.
Working Together
The Power Unit and Energy Unit work together to support an integrated approach to energy development. While the Power Unit focuses primarily on electricity and power infrastructure, the Energy Unit addresses broader energy planning, renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainability.
Power + Energy = Sustainable Energy Future
- Generation, electricity supply, distribution, infrastructure, and power reliability.
- Renewable energy, efficiency, sustainability, planning, and energy development.
- Reliable, resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy for island communities.
Strategic Objectives
- Strengthen integrated power and energy planning.
- Improve the reliability and resilience of power systems.
- Promote renewable and sustainable energy solutions.
- Support energy efficiency and conservation.
- Strengthen energy infrastructure across the Line and Phoenix Islands.
- Improve energy-related data collection and analysis.
- Strengthen coordination with government agencies, utilities, communities, and development partners.
Our Core Values
- ⚡ Reliability
- ☀️ Sustainability
- 🌱 Environmental Responsibility
- 💡 Innovation
- 📊 Evidence-Based Planning
- 🤝 Collaboration
- 📋 Accountability
Contact the Energy Planning Unit
Name: Slobodan Manojlovic, Head of Division
Email: slobodan.m@mlpid.gov.ki
Sub-Units: Power Unit & Energy Unit
Location: Linnix U-shape, right wing
Office opening hours: 9:00am - 5:15pm, closes on weekends and public holidays.