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.

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 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 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.

What is the Tonga energy roadmap (term plus 2021-2035)?

The launch of the Tonga Energy Roadmap (TERM Plus: 2021-2035) framework provides a blueprint for MEIDECC for the development and eventual implementation of the roadmap.

What is the Tonga energy road map 2010-2020?

The Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-2020 is for the main islands of Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha’apai and Vava’u. Dr Eke said that while there had been attempts to establish renewable energy in some of the smaller outer islands, but they were now focused only on renewable energy for the main islands groups.