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.

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.

What is the Tonga energy framework?

The Framework will be used to advance a series of conversations with national stakeholders, investors and development partners to generate history-making trajectories that are relevant and in line with best practices to achieve Tonga’s energy targets.

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