Does Niue use solar energy?

Over the last 5 months the total integrated system has resulted in 28.6% of Niue’s electricity coming from solar renewable sources, saving over 130,000 litres of diesel. Find out more about Vector Powersmart

How did the Niue solar project work?

Working on the existing solar plants to establish communication with the Niue Central Power Station. Installing 600kW of solar to increase the islands overall solar capacity to 1.1MW of solar generation. The solar array was installed well inland on high ground to avoid any potential damage from cyclones in the future.

Where is Niue located?

Niue, the largest upraised coral atoll in the world, is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, some 2,400 kilometres northeast of New Zealand. Like many island nations, Niue is heavily dependent on diesel fuel for power generation.

How much of Niue's diesel fuel is used for power generation?

Approximately 69% of diesel fuel imported into Niue is used for power generation – around 800,000 litres. Under the new energy roadmap, Niue has set a goal of 80% renewables by 2025.

When will Niue's New Power Station be online?

On the 18th September 2024, Niue’s new power station was brought online. This represents the culmination of years of work from Niue Power Corporation (NPC) staff, local and overseas contractors, and our development partners.