Will Tonga be able to get 50% of its electricity from renewable sources?

Despite the setbacks, Dr Eke remains optimistic that Tonga Power Ltd. will be able to achieve its objective for Tonga to have 50% of its electricity need from renewable sources by late 2021 or mid 2022. The Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-2020 is for the main islands of Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha’apai and Vava’u.

What is Tonga's energy plan?

Delivering the keynote address, Mr Paula Pouvalu Ma’u, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MEIDECC highlighted Tonga’s plan to minimize the use of fossil fuel and protecting itself from the adverse impact of oil price shocks, while at the same time, increase access to a secure and efficient sustainable use of environmentally clean energy.

Why is solar power important in Tonga?

29th September, 2020 Tonga will continue the efforts to have renewable energy providing 70 percent of the country’s power supply needs, with solar power being an important part of that investment, the Regional Committee for the Asia and Pacific Region of the International Solar Alliance has been told.

How can Tonga reduce its reliance on fossil fuels?

Tonga’s effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuel, to reduce its emission of greenhouse gases and most importantly to make electricity cheaper and more affordable to its people has initially begun with generating electricity from renewable energy.

How much does a Tonga citizen make?

Tonga citizenship. Salary: Salary Range is T$23,520 -T$35,280, in accordance with Tonga Government Civil Service Salary scale/Band K. Duration: 24 months 15th August, 2019 A National Energy Bill for Tonga is expected to accelerate efforts to achieve the renewable energy target of 50% by 2020.

Why is partnership with Tonga important for the EU?

Team Leader for Climate Change, Energy, and Circular Economy at the Delegation of the EU for the Pacific Mr. Adrian Nicolae said partnership with Tonga is important for the EU as they put strong emphasis on capacity building and good legal framework.