DÍLI, 17 July 2026 (TATOLI) – The Investment and Export Promotion Agency, I.P. (TradeInvest Timor-Leste), through its Investment Promotion Directorate, on Friday, led a joint technical team in conducting a site verification of the proposed renewable energy investment project by Manatuto Renewables Power, S.A. in Uma Rentau Hamlet, Lifau Village, Laleia Administrative Post, Manatuto Municipality.
The site verification was conducted in collaboration with representatives from relevant government institutions, including the Ministry of Planning and Strategic Investment (MPIE), the Customs Authority, the Tax Authority, the National Directorate for Electricity Regulation (DNRE), EDTL, E.P., and BTL, E.P.
The visit aimed to assess the project site, evaluate its readiness, and verify compliance with Timor-Leste’s applicable technical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Manatuto Renewables Power, S.A. is a consortium comprising EDF Power Solutions International S.A.S. (50.99%), EDF Power Solutions Development S.A.S. (0.01%), and I-Environment Investments Pacific Pty Ltd. (49.00%). The consortium has proposed an investment valued between USD100 million and USD107.1 million.
The project involves the construction of a 72-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power plant integrated with a 36-megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Once implemented, the project is expected to significantly contribute to Timor-Leste’s renewable energy infrastructure by improving the reliability of the national electricity supply, increasing the share of clean energy in the country’s energy mix, and supporting the Government’s transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy sector.
Prior to the site verification, the company presented its investment proposal to the Inter-Ministerial Technical Commission for a comprehensive evaluation of its business plan in accordance with Private Investment Law No. 15/2017 and other applicable legislation.
“The site verification represents an important stage in the investment assessment process and will serve as a key reference for the Government in considering the issuance of a Declaration of Benefits (DoB) and the negotiation of a Special Investment Agreement (SIA),” said in a statement.
Through this joint verification process, TradeInvest Timor-Leste reaffirms its commitment to facilitating strategic investments through a transparent, coordinated, and efficient evaluation process.
The Agency remains dedicated to supporting quality investments that promote renewable energy, strengthen national infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and contribute to Timor-Leste’s sustainable economic development.
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