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King Tupou VI commissioned the Ii ‘o Manumataongo Wind Generation System
10th July 2019 His Majesty King Tupou VI commissioned Tonga’s first large-scale wind farm project the Ii ‘o Manumataongo wind generation system this morning at Niutoua Village.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH PRODUCTIVE USES OF ENERGY
Energy is not a luxury but a factor of production. It is a means to an end. It can increase productivity, unlock people’s development potential and talents and lift people out from poverty.

PCREEE and UNIDO join efforts to develop a regional e-mobility policy and program for the for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs)
The Pacific Community (SPC) hosted Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are assisting Pacific Island Countries and Territorie

Fiji on path to establishing a Sustainable Energy Industry Association
The Pacific Islands has to embrace the “can do it attitude” if it is to be successful with its low emission development effort, said Mark Borg, Team Leader – Programme Management Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF).

United Nations Secretary-General’s statement at the end of his visit to the Pacific
18th May 2019, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Over the past week, I have witnessed first-hand the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Island States.

Pacific-China Friendship Supports Renewable Energy in the Pacific Islands
The Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) was honoured to host visitors from the Tonga-China Friendship Association at Nukualofa on 15th May 2019.

PCREEE Youth Initiatives Highlighted at the Pacific Resilience Meeting
3rd May 2019, Suva, Fiji. Close to four hundred people from all walks of life converged at Suva, Fiji on 30 April – 3 May for the inaugural Pacific Resilience Meeting.

Review of Vanuatu National Energy Road Map 2016 - 2030 Implementation Plan Making Good Progress
15th April 2019, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

47 households of Vio Island now have access to renewable and affordable electricity
02 May 2019.

Tonga raised Pacific's priority on RE and EE at the inauguration of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership
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Consultancy services for the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan of the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE)
We seek consultancy services for the development of the Strategic Plan for the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) covering the period 2020–2030!

National Workshop on strengthening the capacity of the private sector to participate in pursuing Tonga’s energy targets
Nuku’alofa,Tonga, 30th April 2019. A national workshop to strengthen the capacity of the private sector to participate in pursuing Tonga’s energy targets was successfully conducted at the Tungi Collonade, Nuku'alofa.

2ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PCREEE
26 April 2019, Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) reached another milestone today when it celebrated its second year anniversary.

Renewable Energy Capacity Building Project in Four Pacific Countries Launched
April 10, Suva – On April 9, Her Excellency Ms.

Niue confirms urgent and ambitious actions to address climate change
9 April 2019, Alofi, Niue – “Global leadership on climate change demands urgent and ambitious actions and Niue remains strongly committed to play its role”, said Hon.

EFL considering to approve a Chief Operating Officer postiion for their Renewable Energy Sector
Energy Fiji Limited is strongly considering to approve a position for a Chief Operating Officer for EFL’s Renewable Energy Sector whose prime objective is to embark on nationwide renewable energy resources.

Large solar plant to be built in Tonga
Nuku'alofa, Tonga, March 21, 2019. A large solar plant is to be built on Tongatapu to start operating by 2020, after a Power Purchase Agreement was signed with Sunergise New Zealand Limited on March 21, in Nuku'alofa.