TOFOL, Kosrae — November 10, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, joined the Honorable Tulensa Palik, Governor of Kosrae State, at the commissioning ceremony of a new generator held on October 8, 2026 at the Kosrae Utilities Authority (KUA) complex in Tofol, marking a significant milestone in stabilizing the state’s power infrastructure.
The commissioning marks the culmination of collaborative efforts among the FSM National Government, the Kosrae State Government, donor partners, KUA, and Pacific Hawthorne, following Kosrae’s declaration of a state of emergency in 2024 due to a severe power crisis.
The newly commissioned Generator #12—a 1.5 MW Caterpillar 3512B supplied by Pacific Hawthorne—significantly enhances Kosrae’s power fleet. The additional capacity is expected to reduce reliance on aging equipment and allow KUA to perform essential repairs and scheduled maintenance without interrupting electricity supply across the island. With Generator #12 fully operational, KUA is better positioned to meet Kosrae’s electricity demands and address the frequent power outages that have disrupted communities and livelihoods.
Delivering the keynote address, Vice President Palik congratulated the Kosrae State Government, KUA, and its partners on the achievement and commended KUA personnel for their dedication and hard work, particularly recognizing Chief Operations Manager Mr. Robert Taulape. He also emphasized the importance of continued maintenance to ensure the generator’s long-term reliability.
“Let us remember that while acquiring new equipment is a great achievement, maintaining it is an ongoing responsibility. I encourage KUA to continue its rigorous monitoring and preventive maintenance programs to ensure Generator #12 serves Kosrae for many decades to come.”
The Vice President, accompanied by Madam Second Lady Palik, joined the Honorable Arthy Nena, Lieutenant Governor of Kosrae State; KUA leadership; members of the 11th Kosrae State Legislature; and municipal mayors in commemorating this milestone.
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