Tonga future energy enterprises

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.

What is Tonga's energy future?

7. Tonga Energy Roadmap 2035 Tonga’s energy future Tonga’s energy future 50 per cent by 20216and 70 per cent by 2030.

What are the energy savings opportunities in Tonga?

More importantly, the fuel savings from the transport sector reduce fuel cost and reliance on fuel imports, making Tonga less vulnerable to supply and price shocks. Energy savings opportunities can be found in theresidential, transport and commercial sectors, as noted in section 5.1.

Can Tonga achieve universal access to electricity by 2021?

Tonga is on track to achieve universal access to electricity by 2021. The rural electrification programme in Tonga should be based on renewable off-grid generation. The NEXSTEP analysis recommends off-grid renewable energy systems, e.g., RE-based mini-grid or solar home systems to improve climate resilience

Why is energy important in Tonga?

As an island nation, energy is a critical input to the wellbeing and economy of the country,underpinning its trade, transport and services. Tonga’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 Road Map highlights that good progress has been made on many of the targets of SDG7.

Can Tonga raise its energy eciency ambition beyond SDG 7?

There are ample of opportunities for Tonga to raise its ambition beyond the SDG 7 energy eciency target. The benefits of increasing energy eciency gains are multi-fold. Substantial electrical energy savings reduce the need for investment in power infrastructure.