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Can a solar array power Tokelau?

Solar Array’s seen on the three tiny islands of Tokelau to completely produce solar power energy. The renewable energy system comprising of solar panels, storage batteries and generators running on biofuel derived from coconut will generate enough electricity to meet 150% of the islands’ power demand.

How does Tokelau get its electricity?

It gets nearly all of its electricity from the sun. Tokelau is made up of three atolls. An atoll is a ring of small islands with seawater in the middle. The photo on page 10 shows one of the small islands. Each atoll has a power station. This square shows where the power station is on each atoll.

Why is Tokelau a renewable fuel?

Tokelau has a lot of coconut trees. The coconuts from the trees produce coconut oil, which can be burnt to produce electricity. Coconut oil is a renewable fuel because the people of Tokelau can grow more coconut trees. Oil, coal, and natural gas are fossil fuels. Scientists believe these fuels have been made underground over millions of years.

Is Tokelau a good place to live?

Tokelau is the first in the world to use renewable energy to make electricity. Everyone in Tokelau is very proud a small country has done such a big thing.” Hilivelio’s mother is very pleased, too. “Now, everyone is very happy because we have power twenty-four hours a day,” she says, “and we have done something good for the environment too.”

How many atolls does Tokelau have?

Tokelau is made up of three atolls. An atoll is a ring of small islands with seawater in the middle. The photo on page 10 shows one of the small islands. Each atoll has a power station. This square shows where the power station is on each atoll. New Zealand engineers helped build the power stations. Why did Tokelau start using renewable energy?

Why did Tokelau stop using diesel?

Tokelau used to burn diesel to make electricity, but in 2012, it decided to stop using diesel. There were four main reasons. Diesel is made from oil, which is a fossil fuel. Burning diesel to make electricity is bad for the environment because the diesel produces a lot of poisonous gases as it burns.