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Image of American Samoa Closer to Renewable Energy Target

American Samoa Closer to Renewable Energy Target

The American Samoa Power Authority is close to getting started on a new photovoltaic project on Tutuila which will produce 20 megawatts of electricity.

Also in the works is a 35 megawatt wind turbine project at Aasu.

Image of Kiribati and Tonga Secured GCF Funding via ADB

Kiribati and Tonga Secured GCF Funding via ADB

MANILA, PHILIPPINES 22 October 2018 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured $108 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its climate change projects, shoring up efforts to increase its climate financing for

Image of Kiribati Greenpreneurs Week Promotes Development of Local Green Businesses

Kiribati Greenpreneurs Week Promotes Development of Local Green Businesses

South Tarawa, Oct 10 – Experienced local business owners and people interested in starting businesses took part in Kiribati Greenpreneurs Week – an event aimed at cultivating development of local businesses and supporting them in

Image of Tonga Elected as Vice President of the International Solar Alliance

Tonga Elected as Vice President of the International Solar Alliance

08th October, 2018 - Tonga was elected Vice President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) representing the Asia Pacific regions at its first General Assembly, which was held in New Delhi, India from the 1st – 3

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TONGA’S UNWAVERING FAITH ON RENEWABLE ENENRGY

At the highest meeting of world leaders, the Kingdom of Tonga expressed its unwavering faith on renewable energy as a key to adressing the single greatest threat to small Island developing states - climate change - and for unlocking its growth and

Image of TONGA’S UNWAVERING FAITH ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

TONGA’S UNWAVERING FAITH ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

At the highest meeting of world leaders, the Kingdom of Tonga expressed its unwavering faith on renewable energy as a key to adressing the single greatest threat to small Island developing states - climate change - and for unlocking its growth and

Image of Ground Breaking Ceremony for Tonga TOP40 milllion Wind Farm Froject

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Tonga TOP40 milllion Wind Farm Froject

TONGA 14th September, 2018 - His Majesty King Tupou VI marked the beginning of the work on Tonga’s largest wind farm project worth over 40 million pa’anga in a ground breaking ceremony this morning at Niutoua Village.

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New Energy Project for Solomon Islands

Solomon Is 16th Jul 2018 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $19.95 million project for the electricity access and renewable energy expansion for Solomon Islands.

Image of Minister Lini launches National Green Energy Fund for Vanuatu

Minister Lini launches National Green Energy Fund for Vanuatu

Vanuatu, 31st Aug 2018 - The National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) has finally been launched as an independent public entity to start sourcing funds for the Vanuatu Government and meet its energy targets.

Image of Biggest Solar farm project in Vanuatu

Biggest Solar farm project in Vanuatu

Vanuatu, 24th Mar 2018 - The biggest solar farm project anywhere in the country called Kawene Solar Farm Project, was jointly launched by the Prime Minister, Honiara-based European Union Ambassador Leonidas Tezapsidis and the Gene

Image of Tebara trying to bring in Electric Buses to Fiji

Tebara trying to bring in Electric Buses to Fiji

Tebara Transport Limited is in the process of introducing electric buses into the country and will convert some of their current buses to become electric buses.