How can Tonga transform its energy sector?

The Government of Tonga has formulated targets to transform its energy sector by achieving a 50 percent share of renewables in the country’s energy generation mix by 2020 and 70 percent by 2030. However, achieving these targets require catalytic investments to transform the country’s energy infrastructure.

How much energy does Tonga generate?

It accounts for 90 percent of its electricity generation. The Government of Tonga has formulated targets to transform its energy sector by achieving a 50 percent share of renewables in the country’s energy generation mix by 2020 and 70 percent by 2030.

How will Tonga move away from fossil fuels?

This project aims to help Tonga move away from fossil fuels and shift to renewables. The project will deliver utility-scale storage systems to provide base load response and grid stability, paving the way for more renewable energy integration in the main island, while green mini-grids will be installed in the outer islands.

Is Tonga a climate resilient country?

Shifting electricity production in Tonga to a low-carbon, climate resilient path. Tonga is the second most climate vulnerable country in the world. Like many other Small Island Developing States in the Pacific, Tonga’s energy source is almost exclusively imported diesel. It accounts for 90 percent of its electricity generation.

Who helmed Tonga's meteorology initiative?

The launching was helmed by Tonga’s Prime Minister (PM), Hon. Dr Rev. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), Hon. Poasi Tei

Why should Tonga implement teemp?

Its implementation will bring greater benefits to the people of Tonga in reducing high cost of fuel, making electricity affordable and complementing our efforts on mitigating climate change” the Minister for MEIDECC added when he handed the TEEMP document to the Prime Minister for signing.